2005 Acura NSX vs. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura NSX weights approximately 352 kg more than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (305 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
