2004 Acura NSX vs. 1997 Lexus LS
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lexus LS would be higher. At 3,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus LS (280 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus LS weights approximately 365 kg more than 2004 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, 1997 Lexus LS (398 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1997 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Acura | Lexus |
| Model | NSX | LS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 17.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
