1992 Acura NSX vs. 2011 Ferrari California
To start off, 2011 Ferrari California is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1992 Acura NSX. (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1992 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari California weights approximately 365 kg more than 1992 Acura 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, 2011 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 2011 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | California |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
