2007 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 383 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 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 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 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 612 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 105 L |
