2005 Ferrari 360 vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 360 would be higher. 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 185 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 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, 2009 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 360. 2009 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 360 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 360 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
