2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report

To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 456M 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 159 more horse power than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 28 kg more than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. (417 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. 2002 Lexus Minority Report has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lexus Minority Report will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ferrari 456M 2002 Lexus Minority Report
Make Ferrari Lexus
Model 456M Minority Report
Year Released 2001 2002
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 5473 cc 2999 cc
Horse Power 436 HP 277 HP
Engine RPM 7250 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 417 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 1742 kg
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2680 mm


 

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