2000 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 40 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2000 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari 458. (540 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari 458. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura NSX | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Acura | Ferrari |
Model | NSX | 458 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 540 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |