1994 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 12 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 94 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Acura NSX weights approximately 23 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. 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 @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 2006 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | NSX | Solstice |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2399 cc |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 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 | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
