2002 Acura NSX vs. 2003 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2003 MCC ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2003 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura NSX weights approximately 722 kg more than 2003 MCC ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2003 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Acura | MCC |
| Model | NSX | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 1810 mm |
