2005 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 7 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 257 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 210 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, 2005 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 360 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 360 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
