Acura NSX (1991 – 2001) vs Ferrari 348 (1989 – 1993): specs compared

The Ferrari 348 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 270 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 s against 5.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 275 km/h against 270 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.8 L/100 km against 13.1 L/100 km. The Acura NSX is the lighter car, from 1,365 kg against 1,438 kg. At 4,404 mm, the Acura NSX is 175 mm longer than the Ferrari 348. The Acura NSX dates from 1991 – 2001, the Ferrari 348 from 1989 – 1993.

Specification Acura NSX Acura NSX 1991 – 2001 Ferrari 348 Ferrari 348 1989 – 1993
Overview
Origin Japan Italy
Documented years 1991 – 2001 1989 – 1993
Body style — —
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 270 hp 300 hp
Torque 285 Nm 323 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.9 s 5.6 s
Top speed 270 km/h 275 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 13.1 L/100 km 11.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,404 mm 4,229 mm
Width 1,811 mm 1,895 mm
Height 1,171 mm 1,171 mm
Wheelbase 2,530 mm 2,451 mm
Curb weight 1,365 kg 1,438 kg

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