2005 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, both 2005 Acura NSX and 2005 Ferrari Maranello were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,997 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Maranello (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 223 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, 2005 Ferrari Maranello (589 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 2005 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | Maranello |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 508 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 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 | 1452 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |
