2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Ferrari 612. (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ferrari 612. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 612. 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 612. (589 Nm). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 612 | M6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |
