1993 Acura NSX vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 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 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 519 more horse power than 1993 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1993 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Acura NSX weights approximately 370 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Acura NSX | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Acura | TVR |
| Model | NSX | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 7728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |
