1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 240 kg more than 1968 Ferrari Dino. 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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari Dino | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | Dino | NSX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 257 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 | 1140 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
