1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari Mondial | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | Mondial | NSX |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |