2005 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Acura TL
To start off, 2010 Acura TL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura TL weights approximately 312 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2010 Acura TL | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | NSX | TL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4966 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
