1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 374 kg more than 1988 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, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | NSX |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 261 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
