1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (241 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 165 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308.
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, 2005 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 308 | NSX |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |