2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 3 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (241 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 235 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari F430 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | F430 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 22 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
