2000 Acura NSX vs. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 490 kg more than 2000 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
