1999 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 330 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |