2003 BMW 645 vs. 2004 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 645 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2003 BMW 645. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2003 BMW 645. 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 2004 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 645 | 612 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 533 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |