2000 Acura NSX vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota MR-S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota MR-S would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 605 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR-S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Acura NSX (305 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (176 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | MR-S |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
