1993 Acura NSX vs. 2011 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 18 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 479 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, 2011 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX. 2011 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 1993 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1993 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Acura NSX | 2011 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | NSX | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1849 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4473 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2695 mm |
