2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2011 BMW X5. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 612.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ferrari 612. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 612. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 612 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5746 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1776 mm |
