2005 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 320 | F430 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
