1999 Acura NSX vs. 1992 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1999 Acura NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1999 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, 1992 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 1992 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 348 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 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 | 1464 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
