2002 BMW M3 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2002 BMW M3. (338 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW M3 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW M3. (355 Nm). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW M3. 2002 BMW M3 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW M3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW M3 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 86 L |
