2001 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 11 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban.
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 (542 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (517 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura NSX | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | NSX | Suburban |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 517 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3302 mm |