2008 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, both 2008 BMW 318 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. 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 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2008 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 612 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 587 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 105 L |