2009 BMW M6 vs. 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (534 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 BMW M6. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M6.
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, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M6 | 575 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 534 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |
