2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2002 Ferrari 360 and 2002 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,573 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 284 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ferrari 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Ferrari 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 360 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 360 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3573 cc | 1344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
