2001 Acura NSX vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura NSX.
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, 2001 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura NSX | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Silvia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |