1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 221 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 2008 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 288 GTO | NSX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
