1994 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 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 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1994 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Acura NSX weights approximately 104 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | NSX | Corvette |
Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 6199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 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 | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2690 mm |