2009 BMW 318 vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 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 259 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 161 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 360 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
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 | 141 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 95 L |