1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 550 | 530 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 70 L |