1998 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | F430 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
