1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 354 kg more than 1988 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 512 TR | NSX |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2977 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
