1999 Acura NSX vs. 1999 Daewoo Lanos
To start off, both 1999 Acura NSX and 1999 Daewoo Lanos were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura NSX weights approximately 354 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Lanos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 1999 Daewoo Lanos | |
| Make | Acura | Daewoo |
| Model | NSX | Lanos |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
