2005 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2006 Mazda Drifter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura NSX 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 163 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 2006 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
