1999 BMW 328 vs. 2004 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 328 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1999 BMW 328. (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1999 BMW 328. 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 328. (279 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 328 | 2004 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 328 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
