S2K vs. NSX
AND if you remember the video of the SSM being driven around the Ring he commented that the S felt faster in the corners.
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There was a similar thread on NSXPrime and a very experienced race car driver on the forum said that the AP2 will most likely beat a NA1 around a tight track, at higher speed tracks the NA1 should edge out the AP2 but it should be close.
You buy an NSX for the timeless design as well as the potential, a modded (FI) NSX will be very fast and be better overall than the S... although it will cost way more...
Honestly I was planning on getting an NSX instead of my latest S, I just can't get over the looks. It is one of my favorite designs of all time, lower it and put some nice rims and I honestly don't know what can beat it anywhere near the price range. That and I just love the driver seating position, it is one of the best.
Also, the price of the NSX is not going down. It has actually gone up a bit. You can use NSXPrime as the source but if you search, 91 NSX's were going for about $25-35k 10 years ago.... Fast forward to now and what are they going for? $25-35k. Honestly the car does not depreciate so it would be the smarter buy for someone who won't drive much. If you do drive a lot the maintenance and part cost etc will probably make it much more expensive than the S. It's common to put about $2-3k of maintenance right away when buying a 91.
In terms of performance, 911's can beat it for the price, but you wouldn't buy an NSX just for performance.
You buy an NSX for the timeless design as well as the potential, a modded (FI) NSX will be very fast and be better overall than the S... although it will cost way more...
Honestly I was planning on getting an NSX instead of my latest S, I just can't get over the looks. It is one of my favorite designs of all time, lower it and put some nice rims and I honestly don't know what can beat it anywhere near the price range. That and I just love the driver seating position, it is one of the best.
Also, the price of the NSX is not going down. It has actually gone up a bit. You can use NSXPrime as the source but if you search, 91 NSX's were going for about $25-35k 10 years ago.... Fast forward to now and what are they going for? $25-35k. Honestly the car does not depreciate so it would be the smarter buy for someone who won't drive much. If you do drive a lot the maintenance and part cost etc will probably make it much more expensive than the S. It's common to put about $2-3k of maintenance right away when buying a 91.
In terms of performance, 911's can beat it for the price, but you wouldn't buy an NSX just for performance.
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Originally Posted by TheMuffinMan,Jun 1 2010, 05:03 AM
Love to hear the elaboration on this statement.
'91 NSX vs any other '91 vehicle.
'91 NSX vs any other '91 vehicle.
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For me. its easier to be the chase car because the lead car sets the pace and all the chase car has to do is keep up. The lead car blazes the trail while the chase car can follow or correct from what the lead car is doing. Driver skill and aggression may have been the biggest factor between the two cars' performance.
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Originally Posted by MULDER,Jun 1 2010, 03:14 PM
Then there was this article from R&T back in the day for those who remember...
http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/comparis...cura_nsx_page_5
Honda S2000 vs. Acura NSX
The "fun car" holds its own with the dignified NSX
Honda S2000
Honda S2000
Price as tested $32,477
Engine type 2.0-liter dohc 16V inline-4
Horsepower 240 bhp @ 8300 rpm
Torque 153 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual
Tires Bridgestone Potenza S-02; 205/55R-16 89W f, 225/50R-16 92W r
0–60 mph 4.9 sec
Braking 60–0 134 ft
Lap time 2 minutes, 17.66 sec
Slalom 65.9 mph
Skidpad 0.90g
Acura NSX
Price as tested $88,850
Engine type 3.2-liter dohc 24V V-6
Horsepower 290 bhp @ 7100 rpm
Torque 224 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual
Tires Yokohama A-022; 215/45ZR-16 f, 245/40ZR-17 r
0–60 mph 4.9 sec
Braking 60–0 134 ft
Lap time 2 minutes, 14.15 sec
Slalom 62.1 mph
Skidpad 0.92g
http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/comparis...cura_nsx_page_5
Honda S2000 vs. Acura NSX
The "fun car" holds its own with the dignified NSX
Honda S2000
Honda S2000
Price as tested $32,477
Engine type 2.0-liter dohc 16V inline-4
Horsepower 240 bhp @ 8300 rpm
Torque 153 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual
Tires Bridgestone Potenza S-02; 205/55R-16 89W f, 225/50R-16 92W r
0–60 mph 4.9 sec
Braking 60–0 134 ft
Lap time 2 minutes, 17.66 sec
Slalom 65.9 mph
Skidpad 0.90g
Acura NSX
Price as tested $88,850
Engine type 3.2-liter dohc 24V V-6
Horsepower 290 bhp @ 7100 rpm
Torque 224 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual
Tires Yokohama A-022; 215/45ZR-16 f, 245/40ZR-17 r
0–60 mph 4.9 sec
Braking 60–0 134 ft
Lap time 2 minutes, 14.15 sec
Slalom 62.1 mph
Skidpad 0.92g
I made this same mistake in the post below when people were having the same discussion in 2001.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...=0&#entry135085
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NSX sucks anyway, even a FWD civic and beat it.
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[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kttI3_rA0S4 [/media]
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Originally Posted by AngryScotsman,Jun 2 2010, 06:11 AM
or a 911 just for performance. 
you should post that in nsxprime.com
