2002 Acura NSX vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 148 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura NSX weights approximately 172 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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 (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | NSX | Civic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
