1990 Honda NSX vs. 1999 Lotus M250

To start off, 1999 Lotus M250 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Lotus M250. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus M250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 455 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Lotus M250 (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus M250 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 Lotus M250 has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus M250 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.

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