2007 BMW 130 vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130.
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 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 130 | F430 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |