2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1999 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 612 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
