2002 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1131 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.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
