2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ferrari 550 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 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, 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 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic 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. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 550 | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 50 L |