2009 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2008 Ferrari F430. (490 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ferrari F430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Ferrari F430. 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 550 | F430 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4309 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |