2002 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Audi A4
To start off, 2005 Audi A4 is newer by 3 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 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 32 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 268 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A4 (300 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2005 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | NSX | A4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1698 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
