2001 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2001 BMW 730. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 730. 2001 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 730 | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 730 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |
