2006 BMW 325 vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 4 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 180 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 325 | 360 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |