2000 BMW Z8 vs. 2000 Ferrari 360
To start off, both 2000 BMW Z8 and 2000 Ferrari 360 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari 360. (395 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z8 weights approximately 241 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z8 | 2000 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Z8 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 95 L |
