1993 Acura NSX vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1993 Acura NSX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1993 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1993 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 603 kg more than 1993 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Acura NSX | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Acura | Ferrari |
Model | NSX | 400 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
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 | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |