2005 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Honda 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Honda | Ferrari |
Model | NSX | 458 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |