1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 64 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 512 BB | NSX |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3179 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 274 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 | 1400 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
