2008 BMW 320 vs. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 612 Scaglietti |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 532 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4902 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1956 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1344 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2949 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |