2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 310 kg more than 2000 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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 456M | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 456M | NSX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
