2009 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Ferrari F430
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 F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,307 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2004 Ferrari F430.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari F430. (474 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2004 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | F430 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |
