1998 Acura NSX vs. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage
To start off, both 1998 Acura NSX and 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX.
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 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | NSX | Project Vantage |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
