2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 143 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 545 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 360.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 360 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
