2009 BMW 550 vs. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari F1 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2009 BMW 550. 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari F1 2000. (373 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari F1 2000. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 550 | F1 2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 771 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
