1992 Acura NSX vs. 1992 Hyundai Scoupe
To start off, both 1992 Acura NSX and 1992 Hyundai Scoupe were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1992 Hyundai Scoupe. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1992 Hyundai Scoupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Acura NSX weights approximately 386 kg more than 1992 Hyundai Scoupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Hyundai Scoupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Hyundai Scoupe. (170 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Hyundai Scoupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 1992 Hyundai Scoupe | |
| Make | Acura | Hyundai |
| Model | NSX | Scoupe |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2390 mm |
