1994 Acura NSX vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, both 1994 Acura NSX and 1994 Caterham Seven were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Acura NSX (271 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1994 Caterham Seven. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1994 Caterham Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Acura NSX weights approximately 830 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven. 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, 1994 Acura NSX (284 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1994 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
| Make | Acura | Caterham |
| Model | NSX | Seven |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2240 mm |
