2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 2011 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari 599. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari 599 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 2011 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 330.
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 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 330. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 599 | 2011 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 599 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 57 L |
