1995 Acura NSX vs. 1996 Caterham 7
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 892 kg more than 1996 Caterham 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 (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1996 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Acura | Caterham |
| Model | NSX | 7 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2240 mm |
