2004 Acura NSX vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura NSX weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX. 2004 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT 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 | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | NSX | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |