1988 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 205 kg more than 2002 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, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Mondial | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | Mondial | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 58 L |
