2000 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 12 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 318 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX. 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX. 2012 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | NSX | CTS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
