2005 BMW 318 vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 1 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 287 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 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 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 360 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3571 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |