2005 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2005 Acura NSX and 2005 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 231 kg more than 2005 Acura NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (314 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |
