2004 Acura NSX vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX. 2004 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura NSX | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Acura | Ferrari |
Model | NSX | 360 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |