Honda NSX (1991 – 1997) vs Ferrari 348 (1989 – 1993): specs compared
The Ferrari 348 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 273 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. The Honda NSX uses less fuel, from 10.0 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,370 kg against 1,438 kg. At 4,420 mm, the Honda NSX is 191 mm longer than the Ferrari 348. The Honda NSX dates from 1991 – 1997, the Ferrari 348 from 1989 – 1993.
| Specification |
Honda
NSX
1991 – 1997
|
Ferrari
348
1989 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Italy |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1997 | 1989 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 273 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 323 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 6.9 s | 5.6 s |
| Top speed | 261 – 270 km/h | 275 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.0 – 10.9 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,420 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,181 mm | 1,171 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,425 kg | 1,438 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.