2007 BMW M vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2007 BMW M. (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M.
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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M. (355 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M | 612 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 108 L |
