2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. 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 360 (373 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 360 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 63 L |
