2002 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 612 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 212 kg more than 2002 BMW 330. 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, 2007 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2007 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 612 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 108 L |
