2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 8 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 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 612 | 6 series |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4897 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |