2003 Acura NSX vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 486 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura NSX | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
