2009 BMW 530 vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,573 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. 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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
