2001 Acura NSX vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana.
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, 2012 GMC Savana (711 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | NSX | Savana |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 117 L |
