1995 Acura NSX vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 13 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (263 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 291 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | NSX | CTS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2890 mm |
