1999 BMW V12 vs. 2013 Ferrari California

To start off, 2013 Ferrari California is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW V12 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari California weights approximately 79 kg more than 1999 BMW V12.

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, 1999 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari California. (504 Nm). This means 1999 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari California. 1999 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 2013 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2013 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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