1991 Acura NSX vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 16 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 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 1991 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura NSX | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Acura | Lotus |
| Model | NSX | Exige |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2310 mm |
