2000 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 9 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Ascari A10.
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, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura NSX | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Acura | Ascari |
Model | NSX | A10 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2636 mm |