2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 12 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 85 more horse power than 2012 BMW 750. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Because 2012 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ferrari 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (597 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550. 2012 BMW 750 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. 2012 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 550 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3070 mm |
