2005 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 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 393 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 85 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 389 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320. 2005 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 320 | 612 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 110 L |
