2009 BMW 118 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 118 would be higher. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 118 | 458 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 86 L |
