2008 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, both 2008 BMW 550 and 2008 Ferrari 360 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 550 | 360 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 489 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.5 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 | 1730 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |