2009 BMW 120 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 120 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | 599 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 105 L |