1994 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1994 Acura NSX is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1994 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1994 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 30 kg more than 1994 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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
