2000 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Acura NSX
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 78 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (305 Nm). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1995 Acura NSX | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | NSX | NSX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 3178 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2540 mm |
