2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 1999 Honda S2000
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1999 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 505 kg more than 1999 Honda S2000. 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 456M (540 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 456M | 1999 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 456M | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |
