2002 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1995 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura NSX weights approximately 500 kg more than 1995 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1995 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 1995 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Acura | Marcos |
| Model | NSX | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1090 mm |
