2002 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 11 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), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 427 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Acura | Cadillac |
Model | NSX | CTS |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
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 | 314 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |