1984 Ferrari 208 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 208 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 208 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
