2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 105 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 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318. 2004 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2004 BMW 318 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 360 | 318 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 63 L |