2009 BMW 135 vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2009 BMW 135. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 135 | 360 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 95 L |