2008 BMW 330 vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (380 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 360.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
