1998 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura NSX weights approximately 325 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |