1992 BMW 740 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 315 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 740 | 360 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3586 cc |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |