2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 11 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320.
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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (375 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 360 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
