1998 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 8 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 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 942 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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 2006 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Express |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
