2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 11 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Ferrari 360. (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2002 Ferrari 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 360 | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 360 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 63 L |
