1992 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 14 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (336 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1992 Acura NSX. (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1992 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 380 kg more than 1992 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 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2940 mm |
