2009 BMW 135 vs. 2013 Ferrari California
To start off, 2013 Ferrari California is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 135 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari California weights approximately 184 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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 California (504 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (401 Nm). This means 2013 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 2013 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2013 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 135 | 2013 Ferrari California | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 135 | California |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 504 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1709 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 78 L |