2001 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2001 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura NSX weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 360.
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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 360 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |
