2005 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Ferrari California
To start off, 2011 Ferrari California is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (181 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari California weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 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, 2011 Ferrari California (483 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2011 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2011 Ferrari California | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | California |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |
