2001 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
To start off, 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet 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. Both 2001 Acura NSX and 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
Because 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet will offer significantly more control. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (336 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Murano CrossCabriolet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1681 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2824 mm |
