2004 BMW M6 vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW M6 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (611 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2004 BMW M6. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M6 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2012 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.
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2004 BMW M6 | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M6 | 599 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4998 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 611 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1688 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 22.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |