2005 BMW 730 vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2005 BMW 730. 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 612 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |