1996 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1996 Acura NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura NSX weights approximately 816 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7. 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, 1996 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Acura NSX | 1995 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Acura | Caterham |
Model | NSX | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2260 mm |