2001 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 4 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2001 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 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, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2005 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2005 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Acura | Vauxhall |
| Model | NSX | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
