1990 Honda NSX vs. 1998 Subaru SVX
To start off, 1998 Subaru SVX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1998 Subaru SVX. (218 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru SVX weights approximately 215 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Because 1998 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Subaru SVX 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, 1998 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1998 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1998 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | NSX | SVX |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
