1994 Acura NSX vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1994 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 90 kg more than 1994 Acura NSX. 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, 1999 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Acura NSX | 1999 Honda NSX | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | NSX | NSX |
Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 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 | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |