2005 BMW 545 vs. 2012 Ferrari California
To start off, 2012 Ferrari California is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari California weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 BMW 545. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 545 | 2012 Ferrari California | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 545 | California |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
