2004 Acura NSX vs. 2001 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Avalon. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 231 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.
Because 2004 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avalon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2001 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
