1997 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1997 Acura NSX. (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 203 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, 2013 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Z |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2550 mm |
