1998 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX.
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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Acura | Ferrari |
Model | NSX | F430 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |