2009 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 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. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3586 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
