2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2011 BMW 320
To start off, 2011 BMW 320 is newer by 11 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 296 more horse power than 2011 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 320.
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 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2011 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 550 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| 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 | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 57 L |
