Why's the NSX faster?
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Why's the NSX faster?
Came across a cool site comparing sports cars. Then, looking at the NSX, it has 290bhp & 224lb-ft. Weighing the same as a Z, but having (little) less HP and (much) less TQ, why would it be faster? Is it the gearing or something that makes considerable difference?
Woops, here's the web link: http://www.allfastcars.com/acura-nsx.shtml
Woops, here's the web link: http://www.allfastcars.com/acura-nsx.shtml
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Info from an '05 NSX dyno:
Stock
WHP: 247.4 @ 7200
TQ: 194 @ 5400
I/H/E
WHP: 266 @ 7500
TQ: 197 @ 6500
I/SC/H/E with ~5.9 PSI boost
WHP: 336.3 @ 7700
TQ: 236 @ 7000
Pic: http://www.ispweb.net/acura/nsx/nsx-...no-10-5-05.jpg
They're close stock to a Z in terms of WHP. But they have a bit less TQ, but that doesn't seem to matter much. lol
Stock
WHP: 247.4 @ 7200
TQ: 194 @ 5400
I/H/E
WHP: 266 @ 7500
TQ: 197 @ 6500
I/SC/H/E with ~5.9 PSI boost
WHP: 336.3 @ 7700
TQ: 236 @ 7000
Pic: http://www.ispweb.net/acura/nsx/nsx-...no-10-5-05.jpg
They're close stock to a Z in terms of WHP. But they have a bit less TQ, but that doesn't seem to matter much. lol
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Yeah, definately looks like a quality design. For the price though, they need to double the HP (IMO). But hey, it's Honda; what can you expect
Thanks for taking the time and clearing things up fellas; I appreciate it.
Thanks for taking the time and clearing things up fellas; I appreciate it.
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Ehhhhhh...... I love the NSX but....for the money it aint worth it. Yeah the car is fast,looks like sex feels But all in all I think the Z has the ability to stomp a nsx givin' the right mods
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Info from an '05 NSX dyno:
Stock
WHP: 247.4 @ 7200
TQ: 194 @ 5400
I/H/E
WHP: 266 @ 7500
TQ: 197 @ 6500
I/SC/H/E with ~5.9 PSI boost
WHP: 336.3 @ 7700
TQ: 236 @ 7000
Pic: http://www.ispweb.net/acura/nsx/nsx-...no-10-5-05.jpg
They're close stock to a Z in terms of WHP. But they have a bit less TQ, but that doesn't seem to matter much. lol
Stock
WHP: 247.4 @ 7200
TQ: 194 @ 5400
I/H/E
WHP: 266 @ 7500
TQ: 197 @ 6500
I/SC/H/E with ~5.9 PSI boost
WHP: 336.3 @ 7700
TQ: 236 @ 7000
Pic: http://www.ispweb.net/acura/nsx/nsx-...no-10-5-05.jpg
They're close stock to a Z in terms of WHP. But they have a bit less TQ, but that doesn't seem to matter much. lol
those can't be normal numbers.
I have seen at least two different 98' or newer NSX's at the track run 12s trapping 107-109mph with no mods and just drag radials.
They weigh around 3000lbs. They need like 260-270 whp to run 12s.
Of course, pre 98' NSXs were much slower and are on par with the Z
Very impressive machines, but not worth 80k dollars.
If I could pick one up for 30 grand I'd be there in a heart beat though.
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Yes it has a aluminum hand built body, titanium connecting rods, very nice weight distribution and it looks like a damn ferrari. It's the japanese ferrari, and considered an exotic. If every exotic cost 40k they wouldn't be considered exotics anymore. Hand built anything isn't cheap, labor is expensive and so are the rare parts used.
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Yes it has a aluminum hand built body, titanium connecting rods, very nice weight distribution and it looks like a damn ferrari. It's the japanese ferrari, and considered an exotic. If every exotic cost 40k they wouldn't be considered exotics anymore. Hand built anything isn't cheap, labor is expensive and so are the rare parts used.
Most used examples are 25-60K depending on year/motor/options
For 35-40K I would buy a 98+
My friend has a newer one and its sick
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Originally Posted by glowz825
Ehhhhhh...... I love the NSX but....for the money it aint worth it. Yeah the car is fast,looks like sex feels But all in all I think the Z has the ability to stomp a nsx givin' the right mods
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Originally Posted by Miko
Came across a cool site comparing sports cars. Then, looking at the NSX, it has 290bhp & 224lb-ft. Weighing the same as a Z, but having (little) less HP and (much) less TQ, why would it be faster? Is it the gearing or something that makes considerable difference?
Woops, here's the web link: http://www.allfastcars.com/acura-nsx.shtml
Woops, here's the web link: http://www.allfastcars.com/acura-nsx.shtml
the reason why the NSX is faster is because us Z owners have to drive with the extra weight of the bras and panties thrown at us by female drivers.
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My 91 NSX ran 14.0 @ 104mph with an RM intake and ZTek catback. It had 90k miles on the 3.0L 5-speed with the horrible gearing(1st gear to 45, 2nd to 82mph, 3rd to 120)... the car didn't move until you were over 60mph. From a highway roll I would creep away from stock C5 Vettes.
The night before I sold the car I raced a stock C5 Z06 from a light. At 60mph he had me by a car length, and he slowely pulled another one by the time we hit ~120...
The night before I sold the car I raced a stock C5 Z06 from a light. At 60mph he had me by a car length, and he slowely pulled another one by the time we hit ~120...
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