2008 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, both 2008 BMW 130 and 2008 Ferrari 612 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2008 BMW 130. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 BMW 130. 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 130 | 2008 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 130 | 612 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 587 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 4.2 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 | 1375 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 105 L |