2003 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 730 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (611 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2003 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 730 weights approximately 102 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 599.
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. 2003 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 BMW 730 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 599 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 611 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1688 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 105 L |