1998 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen

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 Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Lexcen.

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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Lexcen.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Acura NSX 1995 Toyota Lexcen
Make Acura Toyota
Model NSX Lexcen
Year Released 1998 1995
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 291 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 7100 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 295 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2740 mm


 

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