1990 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2004 Nissan Armada is newer by 14 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 909 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Armada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
