2006 BMW 316 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2006 BMW 316 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2006 BMW 316. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 316. (176 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 316 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 316 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
