1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 254 kg more than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Because 1990 Ford RS 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 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, 1990 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1990 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX. 2002 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford RS 200 | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | RS 200 | NSX |
Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |