2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (503 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 132 kg more than 2009 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 Ferrari F430 (470 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari F430 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | F430 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
