1990 Honda NSX vs. 1999 Lotec C 1000

To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 9 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 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 591 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 325 kg more than 1999 Lotec C 1000.

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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX. 1990 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotec C 1000 has manual transmission. 1999 Lotec C 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Honda NSX 1999 Lotec C 1000
Make Honda Lotec
Model NSX C 1000
Year Released 1990 1999
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 2977 cc 5498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 252 HP 843 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 990 Nm
Torque RPM 6500 RPM 3900 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1405 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1150 mm


 

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