2009 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2008 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 612 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 587 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 105 L |