2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello (515 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2012 BMW 650. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello.
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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello. (589 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 575M Maranello | 650 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |
