2001 Acura NSX vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 2001 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura NSX weights approximately 525 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Acura | Lotus |
| Model | NSX | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2320 mm |
