2002 Acura NSX vs. 2011 Lexus GS
To start off, 2011 Lexus GS is newer by 9 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus GS (342 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus GS weights approximately 359 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, 2011 Lexus GS (459 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2011 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Acura | Lexus |
| Model | NSX | GS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 342 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4826 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
