2000 Acura NSX vs. 1994 Ferrari F355
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 110 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F355.
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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1994 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | F355 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1350 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |
