Compare the2023 Ferrari RomaVS 2022 Acura NSX

Both the Roma and the NSX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and front and rear parking sensors.

The Roma comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The NSX’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the Roma for 7 years and unlimited miles. Ferrari will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Acura doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the NSX.

The Roma’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 12 more horsepower (612 vs. 600) and 69 lbs.-ft. more torque (561 vs. 492) than the NSX’s 3.5 turbo V6 hybrid.

Both the Roma and NSX have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. The Roma has a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily.

The Roma has 5.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the NSX (21.1 vs. 15.6 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Ferrari Roma higher (6 out of 10) than the Acura NSX (3). This means the Roma produces up to 23.4 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the NSX every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the Roma’s brake rotors are larger than those on the NSX:

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Roma has standard 20-inch wheels. Only 19-inch front wheels are available on the NSX.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Roma’s wheelbase is 1.6 inches longer than on the NSX (105.1 inches vs. 103.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Roma is 1.6 inches wider in the rear than on the NSX.

For better maneuverability, the Roma’s turning circle is 4.3 feet tighter than the NSX’s (35.4 feet vs. 39.7 feet).

The Ferrari Roma may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 450 to 500 pounds less than the Acura NSX.

The Roma has standard seating for 4 passengers; the NSX can only carry 2.

The Roma has 25.3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the NSX (80 vs. 54.7).

The Roma has a much larger trunk than the NSX (10.3 vs. 4.4 cubic feet).

When three different drivers share the Roma, the memory system makes it convenient for all three. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle. The NSX doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Roma’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The NSX doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Roma’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The NSX does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Roma’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The NSX’s power window switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

The Roma’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The NSX has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.