2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2003 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2003 Honda Pilot. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 726 kg more than 2003 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ferrari 612 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ferrari 612. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2003 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 612 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 73 L |
