2000 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 2000 BMW 325. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 383 kg more than 2000 BMW 325. 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 2008 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 612 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 105 L |
