1990 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tundra 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 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (188 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 651 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Because 2004 Toyota Tundra 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, 2004 Toyota Tundra 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, 2004 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
