2005 BMW 330 vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,573 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 BMW 330 (420 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
