1988 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 2003 Honda NSX
To start off, 2003 Honda NSX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2003 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 455 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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX. 2003 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari 412 GT | 2003 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 412 GT | NSX |
Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 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 |