1995 Acura NSX vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 150 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Corvette | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 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 | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
