2001 BMW M vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 1 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 158 more horse power than 2001 BMW M. (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2001 BMW M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M | 550 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 114 L |
