2008 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
