2007 BMW 328 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 328 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 86 L |
