2007 BMW 323 vs. 2007 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2007 BMW 323 and 2007 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 307 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 79 kg more than 2007 BMW 323. 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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323. 2007 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 323 | 2007 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 323 | F430 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4308 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |