Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Corvette vs Acura NSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Acura NSX

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

Side view
  • Length179.7 in
  • Height47.7 in – 47.8 in
  • Wheelbase104.5 in
  • Curb weight3,116 lb – 3,214 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.6 in
  • Acura NSX width71.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura NSX is 5.5 in shorter (179.7 in vs 174.2 in)
  • Width: Acura NSX is 2.3 in narrower (73.6 in vs 71.3 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.6 in taller (47.8 in vs 46.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (104.5 in vs 99.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 74 lb heavier (3,165 lb vs 3,091 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (104.5 in vs 99.6 in)
  2. Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.6 in taller (47.8 in vs 46.1 in)
  3. Width: Acura NSX is 2.3 in narrower (73.6 in vs 71.3 in)
  4. Length: Acura NSX is 5.5 in shorter (179.7 in vs 174.2 in)
  5. Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 74 lb heavier (3,165 lb vs 3,091 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSX — Acura NSX is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Acura NSX
  • 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

SpecChevrolet CorvetteAcura NSXDifference
Length179.7 in174.2 in5.5 in
Width73.6 in71.3 in2.3 in
Height47.8 in46.1 in1.6 in
Wheelbase104.5 in99.6 in4.9 in
Curb weight3,165 lb3,091 lb74 lb

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