2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Ferrari 360
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Ferrari 360 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 185 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 360.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 95 L |
