1998 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 740 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1998 BMW 740. (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 363 kg more than 2012 Ferrari 599.
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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 740. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 740 | 599 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 105 L |
