B. R.

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October 14, 1999, on Acura NSX Review:
I am a mechanical engineer who owns an older Ferrari and a pickup truck. First, I like Honda and I think they do some pretty cool engineering. Especially that CVT thing that was done to some of the civics, not to mention VETEC. But they goofed big time with the NSX. Here is the proof: Sales (American) Ferrari (355) vs. NSX ~2:1 Viper vs. NSX ~4:1 Porsche (911) vs. NSX ~15:1 Rough figures taken from one or more of the past few of years. Prices (carpoint.msn) Ferrari (355) $ 140,000 NSX $ 85 - 88,000 Porsche (911) $ 60 - 70,000 Viper $ 65 - 68,000 How can the 355 out sell a car that's almost $70,000 cheaper? What are the people thinking when they buy a Ferrari? FUN. The Ferrari is designed to be much more exciting to drive. The NSX is designed to boring, almost easy to drive fast. However, the most direct comparison is the 911 with the NSX. Both have a 6 cyl engine, and make 290 - 300 hp, and have very close track numbers. Yet the 911 ou...