2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 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 125 more horse power than 2010 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 550. (488 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 550 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2888 mm |
