1995 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, both 1995 Acura NSX and 1995 Caterham Super 7 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 943 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7. 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1995 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Acura | Caterham |
| Model | NSX | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2260 mm |
