Acura NSX vs. Chevrolet Corvette
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura NSX and Chevrolet Corvette contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Acura NSX and the Chevrolet Corvette.
When comparing the Acura NSX's and the Chevrolet Corvette's specifications and ratings, The Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura NSX's and the Chevrolet Corvette's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette is a better car than the Acura NSX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura NSX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Corvette base engine makes 400 horsepower. The NSX is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 396 miles. The Corvette is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Corvette the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Acura NSX. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, and cargo space. The Acura NSX has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$89,765
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$68,521
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$34,220 - $151,245
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$44,510
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$68,521
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$34,220 - $151,245
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$34,029
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$8,244 - $107,498
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
20,425
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,063
Price Range:
$15,994 - $29,556
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$34,029
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$8,244 - $107,498
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
171
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
56,878
# Good or Great Deals:
43
Acura NSX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura NSX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1 - 4.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1 - 4.5
Acura NSX Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
11 out of / 41Ranking
11 out of / 41Ranking
16 out of / 41Ranking
23 out of / 32Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura NSX Trim Levels
Base
Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 7100 rpm
Torque:
224 foot-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
400 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.126 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 396 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 26 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
48.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
22 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
52.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3153 lbs
Width:
71.3 inches
Height:
46.1 inches
Length:
174.2 inches
Wheelbase:
99.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3179 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
49 inches
Length:
174.6 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40ZR17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P285/35ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Berlina Black
Blue
Long Beach Blue Pearl
Orange
Imola Orange Pearl
Red
New Formula Red
Silver
Silverstone Metallic
White
Grand Prix White
Yellow
Rio Yellow Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
LeMans Blue Metallic
Orange
Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic
Red
Magnetic Red Metallic / Precision Red / Victory Red
Silver
Machine Silver Metallic
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Millennium Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Black
Onyx
Blue
Blue
Orange
Orange
Red
Red
Silver
Silver
White
White
Yellow
Yellow
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Cashmere
Black
Ebony
Blue
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Red
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Gray
Steel Gray
