2008 BMW 116 vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2008 BMW 116. 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 116 | 612 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 532 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 108 L |
