2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2002 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (380 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 2002 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | 360 | VX220 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |
