2002 Acura NSX vs. 2010 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 8 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 358 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.
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, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2010 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | NSX | DBS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |
