1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 330 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
