2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari 550. (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550. 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, 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 550 | 575M Maranello |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 508 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 105 L |
