2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1998 Honda S2000. (251 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 360 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
