Compare the2023 Nissan GT-RVS 2022 Acura NSX

Both the GT-R and the NSX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

There are almost 4 times as many Nissan dealers as there are Acura dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the GT-R’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Nissan vehicles are better in initial quality than Acura vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Nissan above average in initial quality. With 25 more problems per 100 vehicles, Acura is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Nissan vehicles are more reliable than Acura With 39 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Nissan higher than Acura.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Nissan vehicles are more reliable than Acura vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Nissan 15 places higher in reliability than Acura.

The GT-R has 3.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the NSX (19.5 vs. 15.6 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the GT-R’s brake rotors are larger than those on the NSX:

For better traction, the GT-R has larger front tires than the NSX (255/40R20 vs. 245/35R19).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the GT-R has standard 20-inch wheels. Only 19-inch front wheels are available on the NSX.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the GT-R can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The NSX doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the GT-R’s wheelbase is 5.9 inches longer than on the NSX (109.4 inches vs. 103.5 inches).

The GT-R’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (54.7% to 45.3%) than the NSX’s (42% to 58%). This gives the GT-R more stable handling and braking.

The GT-R NISMO handles at 1.02 G’s, while the NSX pulls only 1.00 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The GT-R NISMO executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the NSX (22.9 seconds @ .92 average G’s vs. 23.8 seconds @ .87 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the GT-R’s turning circle is 3.1 feet tighter than the NSX’s (36.6 feet vs. 39.7 feet). The GT-R NISMO’s turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the NSX’s (37.4 feet vs. 39.7 feet).

The GT-R has standard seating for 4 passengers; the NSX can only carry 2.

The GT-R has 24.3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the NSX (79 vs. 54.7).

The GT-R has 1.7 inches more front legroom and .2 inches more front hip room than the NSX.

The GT-R has a much larger trunk than the NSX (8.8 vs. 4.4 cubic feet).

The GT-R’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The NSX does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The GT-R’s power window and power lock switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The NSX’s power window switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

The GT-R’s sun-visors swivel front-to-side to block glare from the side windows. The NSX’s visors are fixed into the windshield header.

The Nissan GT-R outsold the Acura NSX by 83% during 2021.