Acura NSX vs. Lamborghini Aventador
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura NSX and Lamborghini Aventador 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 Lamborghini Aventador.
When comparing the Acura NSX's and the Lamborghini Aventador's specifications and ratings, the Acura NSX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lamborghini Aventador has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura NSX's and the Lamborghini Aventador's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2022 Acura NSX ranges from $119,454 to $289,746 while a used 2022 Lamborghini Aventador is priced between $589,995 to $849,996.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura NSX loses 38.1 percent of its value and the Lamborghini Aventador loses 19.6 percent of its value. This means the Lamborghini Aventador retains 18.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Acura NSX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura NSX’s base engine makes 600 horsepower, and the Lamborghini Aventador base engine makes 769 horsepower. The NSX is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 343 miles. The Aventador is rated to deliver an average of 11 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 360 miles.This gives the Acura NSX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lamborghini Aventador the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
169500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
137250
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
105000 - 169500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
498258
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
295664
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
143900 - 598513
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
253851
Price Range:
119454 - 289746
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
171282
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
88712 - 253851
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4651
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
707831
Price Range:
589995 - 849996
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
319542
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
130746 - 707831
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
17
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3674
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Acura NSX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lamborghini Aventador Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.8 / 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 Lamborghini Aventador
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:
2.202451980563424
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
4.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
2.2 - 6.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2290636374524484
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
1.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Sports Cars)
0.8 - 3.9
Acura NSX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 35Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 35Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 35Ranking
14 out of / 35Lamborghini Aventador Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura NSX Trim Levels
SH-AWD Type S
Lamborghini Aventador Trim Levels
LP 780-4 Ultimae
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
600 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
492 foot-lbs @ 2300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.155 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
769 hp @ 8500 rpm
Torque:
531 foot-lbs @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.225 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 22 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
328 / 343 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
9 / 16 / 11
Range (city/hwy):
203 / 360 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree 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:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
54.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3878 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
47.8 inches
Length:
178.5 inches
Wheelbase:
103.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3417 lbs
Width:
89.5 inches
Height:
44.7 inches
Length:
194.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/30ZR20
Exterior Colors
Black
Berlina Black
Blue
Long Beach Blue Pearl / Nouvelle Blue Pearl
Gray
Gotham Gray Matte
Orange
Thermal Orange Pearl
Red
Curva Red / Valencia Red Pearl
White
130R White / Casino White Pearl
Yellow
Indy Yellow Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Orchid
Black
Ebony
Red
Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Nero Cosmus with Arancio Dryope / Nero Cosmus with Arancio Leonis / Nero Cosmus with Bianco Leda / Nero Cosmus with Bianco Polar / Nero Cosmus with Blu Amon / Nero Cosmus with Blu Cepheus / Nero Cosmus with Blu Sideris / Nero Cosmus with Giallo Taurus / Nero Cosmus with Grigio Cronus / Nero Cosmus with Rosso Alala / Nero Cosmus with Verde Fauns / Nero Cosmus with Verde Ulysses
Red
Not available
