2001 Acura NSX vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura NSX weights approximately 895 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 2001 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2260 mm |
