Acura NSX vs Honda Prelude Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2001 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · Honda Prelude
- Length176.1 in
- Height47.8 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Ground clearance3.8 in
- Curb weight3,878 lb
- Width76.3 in
- Honda Prelude width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura NSX is 1.9 in shorter (176.1 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 7.3 in narrower (76.3 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 4.0 in taller (47.8 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura NSX has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 101.8 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 880 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 2,998 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 880 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 2,998 lb)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 7.3 in narrower (76.3 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 4.0 in taller (47.8 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura NSX has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 101.8 in)
- Length: Acura NSX is 1.9 in shorter (176.1 in vs 178.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSX — Acura NSX is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Acura NSX · garage fit for Honda Prelude
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is narrower by 7.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Prelude — Based on length × width (Honda Prelude)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura NSX | Honda Prelude | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.1 in | 178.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 69.0 in | 7.3 in |
| Height | 47.8 in | 51.8 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 101.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 3.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,878 lb | 2,998 lb | 880 lb |
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