2008 BMW 760 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2008 BMW 760 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 BMW 760. (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 760 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550. 2008 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 760 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 760 | 550 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 440 HP | 478 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 114 L |