Acura NSX vs Nissan GT-R Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · Nissan GT-R

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

Side view
  • Length178.5 in
  • Height47.8 in
  • Wheelbase103.5 in
  • Ground clearance3.8 in
  • Curb weight3,878 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.3 in
  • Nissan GT-R width74.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura NSX is 6.5 in shorter (178.5 in vs 185.0 in)
  • Width: Nissan GT-R is 1.7 in narrower (76.3 in vs 74.6 in)
  • Height: Nissan GT-R is 6.1 in taller (47.8 in vs 53.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 109.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 21 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 3,899 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan GT-R is 6.1 in taller (47.8 in vs 53.9 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 109.4 in)
  3. Length: Acura NSX is 6.5 in shorter (178.5 in vs 185.0 in)
  4. Width: Nissan GT-R is 1.7 in narrower (76.3 in vs 74.6 in)
  5. Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 21 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 3,899 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSXAcura NSX is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Acura NSX · garage fit for Nissan GT-R
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan GT-RNissan GT-R is narrower by 1.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura NSXBased on length × width (Acura NSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura NSXNissan GT-RDifference
Length178.5 in185.0 in6.5 in
Width76.3 in74.6 in1.7 in
Height47.8 in53.9 in6.1 in
Wheelbase103.5 in109.4 in5.9 in
Ground clearance3.8 in
Curb weight3,878 lb3,899 lb21 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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