2006 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 550 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 478 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 114 L |