Ferrari 296 GTS or Honda NSX: which has more power?

Ferrari 296 GTS produces 620 hp and 740 Nm torque vs 550 Nm, versus 500 hp for Honda NSX. Ferrari 296 GTS leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the Ferrari 296 GTS or the Honda NSX?

Ferrari 296 GTS is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 2.9s vs 2.9s for Honda NSX, a gap of 0.0s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the Ferrari 296 GTS or the Honda NSX?

Ferrari 296 GTS and Honda NSX are virtually tied to 100 km/h. The gap is under a tenth of a second - only the physics engine can settle it step by step.

Ferrari 296 GTS or Honda NSX: which has more power?

Ferrari 296 GTS has about 25% more power than the Honda NSX. On torque, Ferrari 296 GTS also leads - which benefits quick overtakes.

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Ferrari 296 GTS vs Honda NSX: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

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FerrariPHEV

296 GTS

620 hp · 740 Nm · 1,540 kg · 2023

HondaHybrid

NSX

500 hp · 550 Nm · 1,725 kg · 2017

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Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start: Standing, straight line
Surface: Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind: None
Driver: 1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits: 0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve: Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax: Manufacturer limited
Transmission: Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Ferrari

296 GTS

2,48kg/hpratio better by 0,97 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	620 hp	Pending
Torque	740 Nm
Weight	1 540 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	-
Gearbox	8-speed dual-clutch

Honda

NSX

3,45kg/hpcompensated by −185 kg

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	500 hp	Pending
Torque	550 Nm
Weight	1 725 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	9-speed dual-clutch DCT

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, 296 GTS or NSX?

See the simulation above.

What is the 0-100 of 296 GTS?

296 GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,95 seconds (calibrated simulation).

296 GTS or NSX: for what use?

296 GTS: 620 hp, ratio 2,48 kg/hp. NSX: 500 hp, ratio 3,45 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of 296 GTS vs NSX?

296 GTS: 330 km/h. NSX: 307 km/h.