2008 BMW 318 vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 318 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (611 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 293 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.
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2008 BMW 318 | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 599 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 611 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1688 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 105 L |