2002 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 118 kg more than 2002 Acura 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |
