Chevrolet Corvette vs Acura NSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Acura NSX
- Length176.9 in – 177.9 in
- Height48.6 in – 48.9 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in
- Curb weight3,298 lb – 3,487 lb
- Width73.9 in – 77.4 in
- Acura NSX width87.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura NSX is 1.4 in shorter (177.4 in vs 176.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 11.6 in narrower (75.7 in vs 87.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.0 in taller (48.8 in vs 47.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 411 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,803 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 11.6 in narrower (75.7 in vs 87.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 411 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,803 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 103.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.0 in taller (48.8 in vs 47.8 in)
- Length: Acura NSX is 1.4 in shorter (177.4 in vs 176.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSX — Acura NSX is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Acura NSX
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 11.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Acura NSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 176.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 87.3 in | 11.6 in |
| Height | 48.8 in | 47.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,393 lb | 3,803 lb | 411 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.9 in – 177.9 in).
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