1997 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Acura NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. Both 1997 Acura NSX and 1995 Honda NSX are equipped with a 2,977 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Acura NSX. (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 10 kg more than 1997 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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Acura NSX | 1995 Honda NSX | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | NSX | NSX |
Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
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 | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2540 mm |