1994 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2004 Toyota Avensis is newer by 10 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 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 109 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Avensis. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 155 kg more than 1994 Acura NSX.
Because 1994 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Avensis. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 2004 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
