1999 BMW 845 vs. 2009 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 845. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 845 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1999 BMW 845. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 845. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1999 BMW 845. 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, 2009 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 845. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 845.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 845 | 2009 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 845 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |
