1988 Honda NSX vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda NSX weights approximately 41 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | NSX | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
