2009 BMW 120 vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (363 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 120 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 95 L |
