1997 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2005 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 8 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 5,997 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Maranello (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1997 Acura NSX. (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 305 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, 2005 Ferrari Maranello (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 2005 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 508 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 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 | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
