2002 Acura NSX vs. 2002 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2002 Acura NSX and 2002 Volvo S60 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 49 more horse power than 2002 Volvo S60. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo S60 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX.
Because 2002 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo S60. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura NSX | 2002 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Acura | Volvo |
Model | NSX | S60 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |