2006 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2007 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | F430 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |