1995 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac XTS 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac XTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac XTS. (314 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac XTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac XTS weights approximately 415 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.
Because 2013 Cadillac XTS 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 Cadillac XTS 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac XTS. (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac XTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2013 Cadillac XTS | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | NSX | XTS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 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 | 1912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2837 mm |
