2000 Acura NSX vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2000 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2008 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 612 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 105 L |
