2004 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
