2004 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Porsche GT2

To start off, both 2004 Acura NSX and 2004 Porsche GT2 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 10 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, 2004 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Acura NSX 2004 Porsche GT2
Make Acura Porsche
Model NSX GT2
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Rear
Engine Size 3179 cc 3599 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 290 HP 456 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 620 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 76.4 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 1440 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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