2002 Acura NSX vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2002 Acura NSX and 2002 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX.
Because 2002 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord 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, 2002 Acura NSX (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2002 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | NSX | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
