1995 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 18 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2013 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura TL weights approximately 303 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.
Because 2013 Acura TL 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, 2013 Acura TL 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2013 Acura TL | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | NSX | TL |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2775 mm |
