2005 Acura NSX vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 8 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (322 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 858 kg more than 2005 Acura NSX. 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (472 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | NSX | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 472 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
