1995 Acura NSX vs. 2010 Kia Borrego

To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 15 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.

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, 2010 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1995 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura NSX 2010 Kia Borrego
Make Acura Kia
Model NSX Borrego
Year Released 1995 2010
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 284 Nm 362 Nm
Torque RPM 5400 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2900 mm


 

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