1994 Acura NSX vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1994 Acura NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 64 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Acura NSX | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Vanette |
Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2080 mm |