1996 Acura NSX vs. 2000 Lotus M250

To start off, 2000 Lotus M250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2000 Lotus M250. (176 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus M250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura NSX weights approximately 695 kg more than 2000 Lotus M250. 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) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus M250. (180 Nm). This means 1996 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus M250.

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