2002 Ferrari 456M vs. 1999 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 456M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,499 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 456M (400 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1999 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 160 kg more than 1999 Holden Commodore. 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 456M (551 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Commodore. (305 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 456M | 1999 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 456M | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5499 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
