2000 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2000 BMW 325. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (363 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
