2012 BMW 123 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ferrari 599. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ferrari 599 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 2012 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 599.
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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 123 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 123 | 599 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 105 L |