2009 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 BMW 318.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 360 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |