1990 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 17 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 360 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3586 cc |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |