2009 BMW 535 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 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.
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 535 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 535 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 535 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3586 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
