2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 2008 Pontiac G8
To start off, 2008 Pontiac G8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac G8. (362 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac G8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Pontiac G8 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
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, 2008 Pontiac G8 (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 360 | 2008 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 360 | G8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
