1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 126 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | NSX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 70 L |
