2006 BMW 530 vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | F355 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3496 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 364 Nm |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |