2003 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2003 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 330 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
Because 2003 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ferrari 360. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 330 | 2000 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
