1995 Acura NSX vs. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (255 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 187 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | NSX | Camaro |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |