2006 BMW 650 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2006 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 650.
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 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 650 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 650 | 458 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4801 cc | 4499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1213 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |