2000 Ferrari F1 2000 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari F1 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 589 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 Ferrari F1 2000.
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 F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | F1 2000 | 520 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 771 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
