1996 Acura NSX vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 12 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 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 151 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura NSX weights approximately 585 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Acura NSX | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Acura | Lotus |
Model | NSX | Elise |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 200 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 | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2310 mm |