As the goal of a compare and contrast essay is to find the similarities and differences between different objects, people or phenomena it goes without saying that the best topics for this group of essays is the comparison of two different notions or ideas. The two objects have to always have something similar and something different, therefore such topics as the comparison of two different cities or the comparison of men and women would make an excellent compare and contrast essay topics. Another interesting compare and contrast essay topic is a comparison and contrast of two different people or personalities or a comparison of two different families like the families of Rome and Juliet.
Economics
Economical giants: China and India essay The increasing influence of the economies of China and India as two contemporary economical giants.
Marketing
Douglas Holts and Bob Garfields advertising strategies The similarities and differences of the Holts and Garfields advertising strategies as the base for effective advertising principles.
History
Late Ottoman Empire Essay The analysis of the ruling of the late Ottoman Empire as compared to Modern Middle East.
Philosophy
Comparison of Christianity and Judaism essay The philosophical investigation of the two major world religions Christianity and Judaism.
Movies
Dracula in Strokers book and in Coppolas movie essay The similarities and differences of Bram Strokers Dracula and Francis Ford Coppolas movie based on the book.