2004 Acura NSX vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura NSX weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX. 2004 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1999 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1999 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Acura | Venturi |
| Model | NSX | 400 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2500 mm |
