1995 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 522 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator. 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 (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Acura | Suzuki |
Model | NSX | Equator |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3200 mm |