2006 BMW 523 vs. 2005 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 1 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 225 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 495 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 2005 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 523 | 360 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |