2005 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Honda | Ferrari |
Model | NSX | 599 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |