1995 Acura NSX vs. 2011 Audi S4
To start off, 2011 Audi S4 is newer by 16 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 87 more horse power than 2011 Audi S4. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S4 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.
Because 2011 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2011 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | NSX | S4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2809 mm |
