1993 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Acura NSX
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 12 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 19 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (252 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura NSX weights approximately 82 kg more than 1993 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, 2005 Acura NSX (285 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm). This means 2005 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Acura NSX | 2005 Acura NSX | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | NSX | NSX |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2540 mm |
