2004 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 4 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 270 more horse power than 2004 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 530 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 530. (500 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 530. 2004 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 530 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 550 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 597 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |