2003 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2003 Acura NSX and 2003 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 520 kg more than 2003 Acura NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura NSX | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
