2002 Acura NSX vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 103 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 645 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2002 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2002 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura NSX | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | NSX | Corvette |
Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 949 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |