2005 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 388 kg more than 2005 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 612 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 532 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |
