2007 BMW 120 vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 1 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 387 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 16 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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | 612 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 110 L |