1995 Acura NSX vs. 1999 Lexus IS
To start off, 1999 Lexus IS is newer by 4 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 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 267 more horse power than 1999 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 97 kg more than 1999 Lexus IS. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1999 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Acura | Lexus |
| Model | NSX | IS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |
