1995 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Zenvo ST1
To start off, 2009 Zenvo ST1 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Zenvo ST1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Zenvo ST1 (1,104 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 833 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Zenvo ST1 should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Zenvo ST1 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX. 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, 2009 Zenvo ST1 (1,430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1146 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Zenvo ST1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2009 Zenvo ST1 | |
| Make | Acura | Zenvo |
| Model | NSX | ST1 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 1104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 1430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2041 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1198 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3055 mm |
