1995 Acura NSX vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 370 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 340 Mexico |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |
