2003 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen
To start off, both 2003 Acura NSX and 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 13,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,001 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 752 more horse power than 2003 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen weights approximately 840 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,356 Nm) has 1071 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura NSX | 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen | |
Make | Acura | Cadillac |
Model | NSX | V Sixteen |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 13600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 1001 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 1356 Nm |
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 | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3560 mm |