2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 9 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 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 196 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 360 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
