1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2003 Honda NSX
To start off, 2003 Honda NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2003 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 388 kg more than 2003 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 2003 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 400 | NSX |
Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |