1994 Acura NSX vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1994 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 44 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| 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 | 1414 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
