2003 BMW 530 vs. 2002 Ferrari Rossa
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari Rossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari Rossa would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 2002 Ferrari Rossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | Rossa |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 114 L |