2001 Acura NSX vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 7 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura NSX weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Acura | Ferrari |
Model | NSX | 360 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |