2007 Ferrari 612 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 317 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 2007 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ferrari 612 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 612 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 53 L |
