2002 AC Aceca vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (270 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 145 kg more than 1990 Honda 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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 AC Aceca | 1990 Honda NSX | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Aceca | NSX |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |