2002 Acura NSX vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon 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 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 67 more horse power than 2010 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Canyon.
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 (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Canyon. 2002 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 2010 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2010 GMC Canyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | NSX | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
