1998 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 10 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 90 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, 1998 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 1998 BMW 330 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. 1998 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 360 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 4.9 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 | 1615 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |