2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 2000 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, both 2000 Ferrari 360 and 2000 Fiat Barchetta were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ferrari 360 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 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Barchetta, 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 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 360 | 2000 Fiat Barchetta | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 360 | Barchetta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3585 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
