2000 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 BMW 650. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2000 Ferrari Maranello.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 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 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. 2012 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari Maranello | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Maranello | 650 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 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 | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 70 L |
