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Ferrari Daytona SP3
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Daytona SP3

Owner report available

Ferrari LaFerrari
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LaFerrari

Owner report available

Ferrari Daytona SP3 vs Ferrari LaFerrari

Updated June 2026

The short answer

Based on available data, the Ferrari LaFerrari comes out ahead of the Ferrari Daytona SP3 on power. Check the specs table and owner sentiment below for the full comparison before deciding between the two. Both are covered by real owner reports on CarWizz.

Specs side by side

Specification
Daytona SP3
LaFerrari
Power
840 Hp
963 Hpbetter
Torque
514 lb-ft (697 Nm)
664 lb-ft (900 Nm)better
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)
2.85sbetter
3s
Top speed
211 mph (340 km/h)
217 mph (350 km/h)better
Drive
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Transmission
7 gears, automatic
7 gears, automatic
Engine
6.5 L
6.3 L
Seats
2
2
Body type
Targa
Coupe

What owners say

Daytona SP3

Overall

Sentiment is derived almost exclusively from discussions about a Lego Technic scale model set (42143), not the actual vehicle. Within that specific context, feedback is mixed. The set is acknowledged as a large, detailed display model and a desirable addition to the 1:8 scale collection.

Best version to buy

Insufficient owner data available for the real vehicle. For the Lego model, a modified "pimped out" version with instructions from a third-party designer (Rebrickable) is mentioned as fixing the stock model's flaws, including panel gaps, door mechanism, and adding a folding roof feature.

Known issues

  • • Note: All issues below pertain to the Lego Technic scale model (42143) or its clones, not the actual car.* Instruction manual errors: multiple errors in the gearbox and other assembly steps requiring external guides to correct.

LaFerrari

Overall

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with the vehicle consistently described as a masterpiece, an amazing car, and one of the greatest Ferraris ever made. Community feedback places it on another level compared to almost anything else, with specific praise for its design, performance, and status as a technological flagship. The sentiment is rooted in its perceived historical significance and engineering achievement.

Best version to buy

Insufficient owner data available. The data references the standard coupe model and the track-only FXX-K variant developed from it.

Known issues

  • No specific mechanical, electrical, or reliability issues are reported by owners in the provided data.

The verdict

The Ferrari LaFerrari is the better choice for most buyers.

It has stronger reliability sentiment in owner reports than the Ferrari Daytona SP3, based on the data above. If the specific known issues on the Ferrari LaFerrari are a dealbreaker, the Ferrari Daytona SP3 is worth a closer look instead.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more reliable, the Ferrari Daytona SP3 or the Ferrari LaFerrari?

Owner reports lean more positive on reliability for the Ferrari LaFerrari than the Ferrari Daytona SP3. See the known issues comparison above for the specific concerns owners report on each.

Which is better for families, the Ferrari Daytona SP3 or the Ferrari LaFerrari?

Both seat a similar number of passengers based on our data. The Ferrari Daytona SP3 is classed as a Targa, the Ferrari LaFerrari as a Coupe, which affects cargo space and ride height for family use.

Which has better fuel economy, the Ferrari Daytona SP3 or the Ferrari LaFerrari?

The EPA rates the 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 at 13 mpg combined and the 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari at 13 mpg, depending on the version.

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ferrari Daytona SP3 or the Ferrari LaFerrari?

Exact maintenance costs aren't in our data, but reliability signals above are the closest proxy: fewer reported issues generally means lower repair costs over time.