2002 Ferrari 550 vs. 2002 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2002 Ferrari 550 and 2002 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 850 kg more than 2002 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 550 (570 Nm) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight. 2002 Ferrari 550 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ferrari 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Ferrari 550 | 2002 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 550 | Insight |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 123 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |