1995 Acura NSX vs. 2007 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2007 TVR Tuscan is newer by 12 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 TVR Tuscan. (355 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 397 kg more than 2007 TVR Tuscan. 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, 2007 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2007 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Acura | TVR |
| Model | NSX | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2370 mm |
