1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 271 kg more than 2000 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari Mondial | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | Mondial | S2000 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 323 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 | 1536 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 58 L |