2000 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 6 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 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 215 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Acura | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 44 L |
