1988 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Isuzu I-350
To start off, 2008 Isuzu I-350 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 3,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Isuzu I-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Isuzu I-350. (243 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Isuzu I-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Isuzu I-350 weights approximately 658 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
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 Isuzu I-350 (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 Isuzu I-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX. 2008 Isuzu I-350 has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1988 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Isuzu I-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2008 Isuzu I-350 | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | NSX | I-350 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3210 mm |
