2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (420 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2011 BMW Z4. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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, 2011 BMW Z4 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 360 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
