2002 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2005 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 360 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |