1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2000 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | Mondial | S2000 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
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 | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 58 L |