2008 BMW 120 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 120 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | 458 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 86 L |