2008 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2008 BMW 325 and 2008 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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 F430 (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 325 | F430 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 490 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 466 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 22 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |