Acura NSX (2001 – 2005) vs TVR Tuscan (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The TVR Tuscan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 350 hp against 290 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 5.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 282 km/h against 270 km/h. The Acura NSX uses less fuel, from 12.3 L/100 km against 16.4 L/100 km. The TVR Tuscan is the lighter car, from 1,100 kg against 1,390 kg. At 4,425 mm, the Acura NSX is 191 mm longer than the TVR Tuscan.
| Specification |
Acura
NSX
2001 – 2005
|
TVR
Tuscan
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 252 – 290 hp | 350 hp |
| Torque | 285 – 304 Nm | 389 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 7.5 s | 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 260 – 270 km/h | 282 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.3 – 12.4 L/100 km | 16.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,234 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,171 mm | 1,199 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm | 2,362 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,390 – 1,450 kg | 1,100 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.