2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (241 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 Honda 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 550 | NSX |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 597 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |