1988 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 20 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 230 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda NSX | 2008 Honda NSX | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | NSX | NSX |
Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
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 | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |