2005 Acura 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 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura NSX would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 83 kg more than 2005 Acura 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) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Acura | 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 | 5600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
