2009 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. 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, 2005 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 2005 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | F430 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 108 L |
