2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 550 | 118 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.4 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 51 L |