2002 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 7 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (503 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 157 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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 F430 (470 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | F430 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
| 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 | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
