1995 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 17 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (323 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 315 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura NSX 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Acura Chevrolet
Model NSX Camaro
Year Released 1995 2012
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3178 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 420 HP 323 HP
Engine RPM 8250 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 376 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1497 kg 1812 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4836 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1389 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2852 mm


 

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