1990 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 195 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
Because 1995 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra. 1990 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | NSX |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2540 mm |
