Ok, I promised a comparison and here it is.
1. Interior.
The GT has a very basic interior. I did not like some of the cheap plastics and rubber, but it looks nice for the most part. I absolutely hate the speedo on the far right. It is terrible. I understand why they did it, but it just plain sucks. I liked the switches on the dash as I thought they looked cool. My wife said they look like crap. The stereo was a $4000 option and I thought it didn't sound great at all. The seats are awesome!
Overall, the NSX is much easier to live with. I still think the NSX has one of the best interior designs ever made.
2. Clutch.
The GT clutch is really light and easy - just like a stock NSX clutch. I was really surprised how easy it is.
3. Feel
The GT feels WIDE and it is. The steering is very precise and not overboosted at all. It takes a while to get used to driving it.
The NSX to me just fits better. Like a Glove. Hop in and you just feel like you are home.
4. Power. Absolutely no comparison to a stock NSX. Still not much of a comparison to my boosted NSX. The TQ is awesome. Put your foot down and hold on. It makes 6lbs of boost at 1300 RPM!
5. Sound.
The GT is VERY quiet. You can barely hear the exhaust. When you nail it you really only hear the blower whine. It sounds cool, but I was expecting more. For me though, it was great because of how quiet it is. I wouldn't change a thing, but those looking for a killer loud V8 will be dissapointed.
My NSX sounds much better at WOT, but I wish it was as quiet as the GT around town.
6. Driveability.
The GT takes a little getting used to. It is very wide, but it has HUGE blindspots. It is hard to see where anything is around you. Changing lanes is a HUGE pain in the rear. It is almost scary because you just cannot see. Basically look as well as you can, nail the gas and pray nothing is to your right. The car is very easy to drive around town though and at WOT. I thought it would really break lose easily, but that was not the case. I guess those GIANT 19" 315 tires do the job well.
I think the NSX is far easier to hop in a drive. The car feels much more precise and you have a much better view of the road and all around you.
7. Practicality.
The GT has no trunk, no cupholder, the AC sucks, the car is hard to get in and out of, the doors need a LOT of room to open. Living with this car on a daily basis would not be much fun.
NSX - you all know. Pretty great for an exotic.
8. BLING factor.
If you get stares in the NSX, triple it and that is what the GT is like. EVERYONE stares at this car. I nearly caused at least 5 accidents with people starring at the car instead of the road. If you like attention, this is the car for you. Also, when you park people flock around the car. I sure would not feel comfortable at all leaving it ANYWHERE except my garage.
9. Overall
The GT is a great exotic car - I just don't think I would enjoy it much as a daily driver or even weekend car. The NSX just fits me better.
Still, the GT is one bad ass car. I am very grateful for having the opportunity to drive it for the weekend.
OOPS. I forgot about the Gas Mileage. IT SUCKS. I would be surpised if it gets 150 miles to a tank (18.5 gallon) with normal driving!!!
1. Interior.
The GT has a very basic interior. I did not like some of the cheap plastics and rubber, but it looks nice for the most part. I absolutely hate the speedo on the far right. It is terrible. I understand why they did it, but it just plain sucks. I liked the switches on the dash as I thought they looked cool. My wife said they look like crap. The stereo was a $4000 option and I thought it didn't sound great at all. The seats are awesome!
Overall, the NSX is much easier to live with. I still think the NSX has one of the best interior designs ever made.
2. Clutch.
The GT clutch is really light and easy - just like a stock NSX clutch. I was really surprised how easy it is.
3. Feel
The GT feels WIDE and it is. The steering is very precise and not overboosted at all. It takes a while to get used to driving it.
The NSX to me just fits better. Like a Glove. Hop in and you just feel like you are home.
4. Power. Absolutely no comparison to a stock NSX. Still not much of a comparison to my boosted NSX. The TQ is awesome. Put your foot down and hold on. It makes 6lbs of boost at 1300 RPM!
5. Sound.
The GT is VERY quiet. You can barely hear the exhaust. When you nail it you really only hear the blower whine. It sounds cool, but I was expecting more. For me though, it was great because of how quiet it is. I wouldn't change a thing, but those looking for a killer loud V8 will be dissapointed.
My NSX sounds much better at WOT, but I wish it was as quiet as the GT around town.
6. Driveability.
The GT takes a little getting used to. It is very wide, but it has HUGE blindspots. It is hard to see where anything is around you. Changing lanes is a HUGE pain in the rear. It is almost scary because you just cannot see. Basically look as well as you can, nail the gas and pray nothing is to your right. The car is very easy to drive around town though and at WOT. I thought it would really break lose easily, but that was not the case. I guess those GIANT 19" 315 tires do the job well.
I think the NSX is far easier to hop in a drive. The car feels much more precise and you have a much better view of the road and all around you.
7. Practicality.
The GT has no trunk, no cupholder, the AC sucks, the car is hard to get in and out of, the doors need a LOT of room to open. Living with this car on a daily basis would not be much fun.
NSX - you all know. Pretty great for an exotic.
8. BLING factor.
If you get stares in the NSX, triple it and that is what the GT is like. EVERYONE stares at this car. I nearly caused at least 5 accidents with people starring at the car instead of the road. If you like attention, this is the car for you. Also, when you park people flock around the car. I sure would not feel comfortable at all leaving it ANYWHERE except my garage.
9. Overall
The GT is a great exotic car - I just don't think I would enjoy it much as a daily driver or even weekend car. The NSX just fits me better.
Still, the GT is one bad ass car. I am very grateful for having the opportunity to drive it for the weekend.
OOPS. I forgot about the Gas Mileage. IT SUCKS. I would be surpised if it gets 150 miles to a tank (18.5 gallon) with normal driving!!!
