2005 BMW 318 vs. 2002 Ferrari Rossa
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari Rossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari Rossa would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318.
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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2002 Ferrari Rossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | Rossa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 114 L |