1997 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1997 Acura NSX. (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1997 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 360 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
