1990 Honda NSX vs. 2003 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2003 Nissan Maxima is newer by 13 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Maxima (261 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda NSX | 2003 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Maxima |
Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |