2000 Acura RL vs. 2000 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, both 2000 Acura RL and 2000 Ferrari Maranello were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2000 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 Ferrari Maranello.
Because 2000 Ferrari Maranello is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Ferrari Maranello. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL. 2000 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2000 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | RL | Maranello |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 114 L |
