2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, both 2008 Ferrari F430 and 2008 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 214 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 319 kg more than 2008 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX. 2008 Ferrari F430 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2008 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari F430 | 2008 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | F430 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 22 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
