2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2008 BMW 318
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 2008 BMW 318 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 612 | 318 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 63 L |