2001 Acura NSX vs. 2008 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2008 Cadillac STS is newer by 7 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac STS. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac STS.
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, 2008 Cadillac STS (427 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2008 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | NSX | STS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
