2009 BMW 750 vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 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 (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 BMW 750. (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 750 | F430 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 466 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 22 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |
