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. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Ferrari F430. (490 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ferrari F430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 210 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 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 | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 466 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 22 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |