2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 360 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 528 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 360 | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2979 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 311 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |