1990 Honda NSX vs. 2000 Volkswagen AAC
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen AAC is newer by 10 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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen AAC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (309 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen AAC should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 31 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen AAC.
Because 2000 Volkswagen AAC 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, 2000 Volkswagen AAC 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, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (765 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen AAC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 2000 Volkswagen AAC | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | NSX | AAC |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 765 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
