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Comparison Tests
2003 American Exotics Comparison Test
Specifications and Performance
By Ed Hellwig
Date Posted 02-19-2003
Dimensions
Engine & Transmission Specifications
Performance
Warranty Information
Dimensions
Exterior Dimensions & Capacities
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Acura NSX |
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
Dodge Viper SRT-10 |
Ford SVT Cobra |
| Length, in. |
174.2 |
179.7 |
175.6 |
183.5 |
| Width, in. |
71.3 |
73.6 |
75.2 |
73.1 |
| Height, in. |
46.1 |
47.7 |
47.6 |
52.5 |
| Wheelbase, in. |
99.6 |
104.5 |
98.8 |
101.3 |
| Curb weight, lbs. |
3153 |
3118 |
3380 |
3665 |
| Turning circle, ft. |
38.1 |
40.2 |
40.5 |
41.7 |
Interior Dimensions
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Acura NSX |
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
Dodge Viper SRT-10 |
Ford SVT Cobra |
| Front headroom, in. |
36.3 |
37.8 |
36.5 |
38.1 |
| Front legroom, in. |
44.3 |
42.7 |
42.4 |
41.8 |
| Front shoulder room, in. |
52.5 |
55.3 |
54.1 |
N/A |
| Rear headroom, in. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
35.5 |
| Rear legroom, in. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
29.9 |
| Rear shoulder room, in. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Engine & Transmission Specifications
Engine and Transmission
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Acura NSX |
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
Dodge Viper SRT-10 |
Ford SVT Cobra |
| Engine type |
DOHC VTEC V6 |
OHV V8 |
OHV V10 |
DOHC V8 |
| Displacement, liters |
3.2 |
5.7 |
8.3 |
4.6 |
| Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm |
290@7100 |
405@6000 |
505@5600 |
390@6000 |
| Max. Torque, lb-ft @ rpm |
224@5500 |
400@4800 |
525@4200 |
390@3500 |
| Transmission |
six-speed manual |
six-speed manual |
six-speed manual |
six-speed manual |
| Observed Fuel Economy City/Hwy, mpg |
18 |
17 |
13 |
16 |
| EPA Fuel Economy City/Hwy, mpg |
17/24 |
19/28 |
N/A |
N/A |
Performance
Performance
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Acura NSX |
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
Dodge Viper SRT-10 |
Ford SVT Cobra |
| 0-to-60-mph acceleration, sec. |
5.2 |
4.6 |
4.0 |
5.3 |
| Quarter-mile acceleration, sec. |
13.6 |
12.9 |
12 |
13.6 |
| Quarter-mile speed, mph |
104.8 |
112 |
120 |
108.2 |
| 60-to-0-mph braking, feet |
116 |
109 |
125 |
125.1 |
| 600-ft slalom, mph |
65.1 |
65.5 |
64.7 |
63.2 |
Warranty Information
Warranty Information
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Acura NSX |
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
Dodge Viper SRT-10 |
Ford SVT Cobra |
| Basic Warranty |
4 years/ 50,000 miles |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain |
4 years/ 50,000 miles |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
7 years/ 70,000 miles |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
| Roadside Assistance |
4 years/ 50,000 miles |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
3 years/ 36,000 miles |
| Corrosion Protection |
5 years/ Unlimited miles |
6 years/ 100,000 miles |
5 years/ 100,000 miles |
5 years/ Unlimited miles |
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