2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 6 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 244 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2011 BMW 530. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 612 | 530 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |