2001 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 12 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 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Acura NSX. (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura NSX.
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 (542 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari 458. (540 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari 458.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 458 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
