2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (232 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 328 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 612 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
