1988 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 18 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 946 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2006 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | NSX | Terracan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 98 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 2162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
