1998 BMW Pickster vs. 2000 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW Pickster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW Pickster would be higher. At 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1998 BMW Pickster. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Pickster.
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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 2000 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Pickster | 360 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
