2009 BMW M6 vs. 2009 Ferrari 612
To start off, both 2009 BMW M6 and 2009 Ferrari 612 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 BMW M6. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 645 kg more than 2009 BMW M6. 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 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M6 | 2009 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M6 | 612 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
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 | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 533 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |