2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 2002 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2002 Ferrari 360 and 2002 Mazda RX-8 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 162 more horse power than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (238 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2002 Mazda RX-8. 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ferrari 360 | 2002 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 360 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3573 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |