2009 BMW M3 vs. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (773 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | KS 360 Modena |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 773 Nm |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |
