2009 BMW 550 vs. 2002 Ferrari Rossa
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari Rossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari Rossa would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2002 Ferrari Rossa. (485 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ferrari Rossa.
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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari Rossa has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari Rossa 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 | 2002 Ferrari Rossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 550 | Rossa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5474 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 114 L |