2008 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360

To start off, both 2008 BMW 130 and 2008 Ferrari 360 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 130 2008 Ferrari 360
Make BMW Ferrari
Model 130 360
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2996 cc 3586 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 261 HP 0 HP
Torque 315 Nm 373 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 4750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 288 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6 seconds 4.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1240 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 17.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 95 L


 

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