2001 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2004 Toyota Solara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Solara. (162 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Solara.
Because 2001 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Solara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Solara. 2001 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Solara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2004 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Solara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |
