1999 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura NSX would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1999 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura NSX weights approximately 3 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Acura NSX | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | NSX | Corvette |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1244 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |