1995 Acura NSX vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (298 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 940 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.
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, 2013 GMC Sierra (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX. 2013 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 1995 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | NSX | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3645 mm |
