2007 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 599 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 105 L |