1996 Acura NSX vs. 2011 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2011 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1996 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1996 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura NSX weights approximately 20 kg more than 2011 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 2011 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Acura | Ascari |
| Model | NSX | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2636 mm |
