2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 10 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 144 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
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 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 360. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ferrari 360 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 360 | 530 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |