2004 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 330 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 427 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2004 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 599 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 105 L |
