2004 BMW 118 vs. 2004 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2004 BMW 118 and 2004 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,307 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. 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, 2004 Ferrari F430 (474 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118. 2004 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2004 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2004 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 118 | 2004 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 118 | F430 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 108 L |