1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 580 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, 1977 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 400 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 400 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 50 L |