2004 BMW 545 vs. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is newer by 6 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 5,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2004 BMW 545. (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.
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, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 545. 2004 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 545 | 612 Scaglietti |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 532 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4902 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1956 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1344 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2949 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
