2004 BMW 545 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 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 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 2004 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 545 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3586 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 4.5 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 | 1800 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
