2000 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 75 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (305 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 485 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 | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
