2009 BMW M3 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
