2006 BMW M6 vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (375 HP @ 8250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
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, 2006 BMW M6 (519 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M6 | 355 Spider |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
