1993 Acura NSX vs. 1999 Honda S2000
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Acura NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Acura NSX weights approximately 105 kg more than 1999 Honda S2000. 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, 1993 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1993 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Acura NSX | 1999 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | NSX | S2000 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 7500 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 | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2370 mm |