1995 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Xterra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 382 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 2012 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Xterra |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1879 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4539 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1902 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |