1998 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX 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 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 45 kg more 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 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Acura NSX 2003 Toyota Condor
Make Acura Toyota
Model NSX Condor
Year Released 1998 2003
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 2437 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 1505 kg
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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