1995 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 165 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | NSX | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2624 mm |
