1991 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1991 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1991 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 320 kg more than 1991 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura NSX | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | NSX | GTO |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
