2002 Acura NSX vs. 2002 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2002 Acura NSX and 2002 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (268 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 712 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.
Because 2002 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2002 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | NSX | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 380 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 | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2142 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
