1995 Acura NSX vs. 2011 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 Tata Nano 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 770 kg more than 2011 Tata Nano. 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, 1995 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2011 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Acura | Tata |
| Model | NSX | Nano |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2230 mm |
