Spec Sizes

Acura NSX vs Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · Chevrolet Corvette

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.2 in
  • Height45.7 in – 46.1 in
  • Wheelbase99.6 in
  • Curb weight3,015 lb – 3,066 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.3 in
  • Chevrolet Corvette width73.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura NSX is 5.5 in shorter (174.2 in vs 179.7 in)
  • Width: Acura NSX is 2.3 in narrower (71.3 in vs 73.6 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.9 in taller (45.9 in vs 47.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (99.6 in vs 104.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 222 lb heavier (3,041 lb vs 3,262 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 222 lb heavier (3,041 lb vs 3,262 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (99.6 in vs 104.5 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.9 in taller (45.9 in vs 47.8 in)
  4. Width: Acura NSX is 2.3 in narrower (71.3 in vs 73.6 in)
  5. Length: Acura NSX is 5.5 in shorter (174.2 in vs 179.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSX — Acura NSX is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Acura NSX · garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura NSX — Acura NSX is narrower by 2.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura NSX — Based on length × width (Acura NSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura NSXChevrolet CorvetteDifference
Length174.2 in179.7 in5.5 in
Width71.3 in73.6 in2.3 in
Height45.9 in47.8 in1.9 in
Wheelbase99.6 in104.5 in4.9 in
Curb weight3,041 lb3,262 lb222 lb

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