2005 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Honda S2000. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura NSX weights approximately 164 kg more than 2004 Honda S2000. 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, 2005 Acura NSX (305 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda S2000. (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2005 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 2004 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | NSX | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 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 | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
