2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2002 Honda Accord

To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 42 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.

Because 2008 Ferrari 360 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 2008 Ferrari 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ferrari 360 2002 Honda Accord
Make Ferrari Honda
Model 360 Accord
Year Released 2008 2002
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3586 cc 2352 cc
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 157 HP
Torque 373 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85.1 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 1433 kg
Vehicle Length 370 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Height 370 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 64 L


 

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