1998 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 15 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1998 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Acura | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | NSX | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1987 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1566 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3320 mm |
