2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 364 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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 (597 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 550 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
