1997 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Lamborghini P140
To start off, 1997 Acura NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lamborghini P140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lamborghini P140 would be higher. At 3,960 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini P140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (372 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1997 Acura NSX. (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini P140 should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Acura NSX weights approximately 84 kg more than 1995 Lamborghini P140.
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 Lamborghini P140 (390 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1995 Lamborghini P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 1995 Lamborghini P140 | |
| Make | Acura | Lamborghini |
| Model | NSX | P140 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 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 | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
