2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2003 Ferrari 360 and 2003 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2003 Honda S2000. (240 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 58 kg more than 2003 Honda S2000. 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 360 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
