2004 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura NSX weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2003 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Acura | Ascari |
| Model | NSX | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2636 mm |
