2005 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 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 313 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 335 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 612 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |