2001 Acura NSX vs. 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2001 Acura NSX and 2001 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 200 kg more than 2001 Acura NSX.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX. 2001 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2001 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2001 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2001 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |
