2008 BMW 550 vs. 2007 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2007 Ferrari F430.
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 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 2007 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 550 | F430 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.1 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 | 1660 kg | 1599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |