2008 BMW 650 vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2008 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 650 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 650 | F430 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |