this is an interesting battle, love them both as well
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta vs Honda NSX
| Category | Honda NSX (Mk II) | F12 Berlinetta |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V6 | 6.3 l V12 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 581 / 573 | 740 / 730 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 646 / 476 | 690 / 509 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1769 / 3900 | 1771 / 3904 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 328 / 324 | 418 / 412 |
| Average price | €201,000 | €298,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Honda NSX (Mk II) | F12 Berlinetta |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.2 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 1.7 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.0 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 3.8 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 4.7 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 5.6 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 6.8 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 8.2 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 9.7 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 11.6 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 13.9 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 17.0 s | 13.8 s |
| 0 - 160 mph | 21.7 s | 16.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 7.8 s @ 105.6 mph | 7.3 s @ 113.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.0 s @ 127.8 mph | 10.6 s @ 137.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Honda NSX (Mk II) | F12 Berlinetta |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.1 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.4 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 1.7 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.1 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 4.3 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 4.7 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 5.5 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 6.7 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 8.4 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 10.4 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 20.1 s | 13.9 s |
| 0 - 280 kph | 30.3 s | 19.0 s |
| 1000 m | 20.2 s @ 259.5 kph | 19.1 s @ 280.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Honda NSX (Mk II) | F12 Berlinetta |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 2.8 s | 2.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.0 s | 3.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 3.5 s | 4.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 4.2 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 6.0 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 7.0 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 8.1 s | 9.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 9.7 s | 12.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 2.4 s | 2.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 7.9 s | 5.8 s |
General performance
| Category | Honda NSX (Mk II) | F12 Berlinetta |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 311 kph (193 mph) | 345 kph (214 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.92 g (9 m/s²) | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 72.6 kph (45.1 mph) | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 140.0 kph (87.0 mph) | 131.0 kph (81.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 15.4 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (101 ft) | 31 m (103 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 124 m (405 ft) | 123 m (403 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 29 m (95 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Honda NSX (Mk II) | F12 Berlinetta |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 783 | 750 |
| Straight line speed | 4245 | 4404 |
| Total | 5028 | 5154 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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07CorvetteZ51 4m ago
I would prefer the Ferrari in this comparison. I like the naturally aspirated V12 and prefer it over the V6 hybrid. The Ferrari is faster on five of the seven dry tracks. V12s sound much better than V6s. The well noted reliability of Honda models however does make it a close comparison, with the slight edge going to the V12 Ferrari provided it is reliable enough. I have a feeling that Honda (Acura in the U.S.) charges a lot less for services.
Aaron 4m ago @07CorvetteZ51
Ferraris are notorious for having terrible costs to keep running perfectly. If you ever hope to own a Ferrari, you need to make sure you have an extra 100k put aside for maintenance in addition to the cost of the car. If it's an old Ferrari, you have to make sure you take care of it and not drive it often, because if certain parts need replacing, there may not even be a single part in the market you can replace it with. Anyway I'm still going with the Ferrari because of that V12, the badge, and I generally prefer slingshot silhouette cars (long front, greenhouse area far back) RWD cars than rabbit looking (more forward cabin) AWD cars. Besides, the Acura (being hybrid) may cost just as much as the ferrari in maintenance because those batteries and hybrid tech from the mid 2010s don't last forever.
