2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 1997 BMW 730
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1997 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 401 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 730. (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 730. 1997 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 360 | 1997 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 360 | 730 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
