2005 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Honda Insight
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura NSX (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura NSX weights approximately 612 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Insight, 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, 2005 Acura NSX (285 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 2003 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | NSX | Insight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
