2002 BMW 320 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 2 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 343 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2002 BMW 320. 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 (597 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 550 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 597 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |