1996 BMW 725 vs. 2007 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 612 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 725 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1996 BMW 725. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 725. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1996 BMW 725. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 725. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 725 | 2007 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 725 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2960 mm |
