1995 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 14 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 138 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2009 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | NSX | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 566 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3310 mm |
