2002 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 10 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 348 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura NSX | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Acura | Cadillac |
Model | NSX | CTS |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4788 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1422 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |