1997 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1997 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 13 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda NSX | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Honda | Ferrari |
Model | NSX | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 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 | 1498 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |