2006 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 2 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 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Ferrari F430.
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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | F430 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4309 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |