2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, both 2008 Ferrari 612 and 2008 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 612 | 330 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 63 L |