1995 Acura NSX vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2005 GMC Sierra is newer by 10 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP) has 120 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1072 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, 2005 GMC Sierra (489 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | NSX | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 6270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 4010 mm |
