1995 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 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 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 308 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 33 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2960 mm |
