Car comparison

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550vsFerrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina

550

485 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2006
VS

Ferrari F355 Spider

3.5 V8

380 hp3496 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    485 hp
    362 kW
  • Highest torque
    569 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    26.1 L/100 km
    9.0 mpg US
    10.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    220 L
  • Best economy score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
Power
485hp362kW
380hp283kW
Torque
569Nm420lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
66.5s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
67.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
35.6L/100 km6.6mpg US7.9mpg UK
26.1L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
485km301mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,474cc334cu in
3,496cc213cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,935mm76in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,260mm50in
1,170mm46in
Wheelbase
2,500mm98in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,632mm64in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume
185L
220L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
114L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina5507,000 rpm5,000 rpm7,250 rpm
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V88,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
14.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
485 hp
362 kW
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550 has 105 hp more than Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 and Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550: 105 hp (78 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
363 Nm
268 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
1,515 kg
3,340 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
295 km/h
183 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina5504.4 s
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550 and Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
485 hp
362 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
Power
485 hp
362 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
-
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Range score
-
485 km
301 mi
Trunk score
185 L
6.5 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8
Consumption16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550

  • Has 105 hp more
  • Has 206 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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