2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1999 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena weights approximately 320 kg more than 1999 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 KS 360 Modena (773 Nm) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (310 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | KS 360 Modena | NSX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3572 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 60 L |
