2002 Acura NSX vs. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 560 kg more than 2002 Acura 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX. 2002 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | NSX | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5338 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 549 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 113 L |
