1988 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue is newer by 22 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 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Saturn Vue. (222 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Saturn Vue weights approximately 519 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
Because 2010 Saturn Vue 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, 2010 Saturn Vue 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, 2010 Saturn Vue (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2010 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX. 2010 Saturn Vue 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. 2010 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | NSX | Vue |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
