2005 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura NSX (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 421 kg more than 2005 Acura NSX.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
