1986 BMW M3 vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,573 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1986 BMW M3. (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1986 BMW M3. 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M3 | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 3573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
