2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2005 Honda S2000. (240 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 514 kg more than 2005 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 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 612 | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 612 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5747 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 532 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.3 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 50 L |