2009 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,571 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2004 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, 2009 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
