2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 11 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 246 more horse power than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 550 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
