1995 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, both 1995 Acura NSX and 1995 Ferrari 512 TR were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 200 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | |
Make | Acura | Ferrari |
Model | NSX | 512 TR |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4943 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 422 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 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 | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |