1975 BMW 315 vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 315 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
