2004 BMW 316 vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, both 2004 BMW 316 and 2004 Ferrari 360 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (363 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316. 2004 Ferrari 360 has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ferrari 360 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 316 | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 316 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
