2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 612 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 58 L |
