2004 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello
To start off, both 2004 Acura NSX and 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello (515 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello weights approximately 300 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello (589 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 575M Maranello |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 515 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |
