2001 BMW M vs. 2009 Ferrari California
To start off, 2009 Ferrari California is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW M would be higher. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2001 BMW M. (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari California weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 BMW M. 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, 2009 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2009 Ferrari California | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M | California |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 78 L |
