1995 Acura NSX vs. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 610 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1995 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2950 mm |
