1995 Acura NSX vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 320 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 360 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
