2007 Ferrari F430 vs. 1993 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1993 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1993 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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ferrari F430 | 1993 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | F430 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
