2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 7 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 3,571 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 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2011 BMW 125. 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 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 360 | 125 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3571 cc | 2497 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 | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 53 L |
