2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325.
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 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 360 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 360 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
