2009 BMW 130 vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2009 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 BMW 130. 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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 130 | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 130 | 612 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 110 L |
