2001 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX.
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, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX. 2001 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura NSX | 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | NSX | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 376 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2580 mm |