2004 BMW 545 vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 545 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2004 BMW 545. (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 545 | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 545 | 612 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |