2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1999 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 311 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ferrari 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey will offer significantly more control. 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 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey. 1999 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1999 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 550 | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
