1994 BMW M5 vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1994 BMW M5. (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2002 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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M5 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 3573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 290 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 | 1725 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |
