2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1998 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 2003 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 612 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5746 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
