2004 Acura NSX vs. 1988 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1988 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 190 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.
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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1988 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Acura | Avanti |
| Model | NSX | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
