Compare Acura NSX vs Acura CL 2

Variants
NSX
NSX Type S
AT
Type S MT
Type S AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
110 L / 3.9 cu-ft
396 L / 14.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
15.5 L / 16.4 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.9 L / 8.3 qt
5.0 L / 5.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
59.0 L / 15.6 gal
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
Passengers
2
Payload
315 kg / 694 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
9.2 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
12.9 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
12.1 m / 39.7 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
1.3 kWh (gross)
Body Style
2-door hybrid Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
94 mm / 3.7 in
Size | Height
1214 mm / 47.8 in
1410 mm / 55.5 in
Size | Length
4877 mm / 192.0 in
Size | Width
1793 mm / 70.6 in
Track Width | Front
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
Weight
1725.0 kg / 3803.0 lbs
Wheel Size
17 in
Wheelbase
2715 mm / 106.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.37
Fuel Economy
11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
307.0 km/h / 190.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
ULEV 125
Engine
JNC1
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.2 cu-in / 3493.0 cc
3.2 L / 195.9 cu-in / 3210.0 cc
Engine | Redline
7500 rpm
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Production

Availability
2000 ~ 2003

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
47%
Pros
  • Good performance
  • Enjoyable 7500rpm redline
  • Good styling
  • Great 3.2L J-Series engine
  • Optional 6-speed manual
  • Superb reliability
Cons
  • AWD
  • High 0.37 drag coefficient
  • Very little cargo space
  • Too complex
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Average handling characteristics

Price

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