1992 Acura NSX vs. 1996 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,733 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 480 kg more than 1992 Acura NSX.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Acura NSX. 1996 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1992 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1992 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 1996 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Impala |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2950 mm |
