2008 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, both 2008 BMW 530 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 BMW 530. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2008 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 612 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 587 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 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 | 1670 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |