2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,573 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2010 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 688 kg more than 2001 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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360. 2010 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 360 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3573 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
