1990 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Seat Toledo

To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 15 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 104 more horse power than 2005 Seat Toledo. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 64 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo. 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, 2005 Seat Toledo, 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, 2005 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX. 1990 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Toledo 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.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Honda NSX 2005 Seat Toledo
Make Honda Seat
Model NSX Toledo
Year Released 1990 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 6500 RPM 1900 RPM
Top Speed 246 km/hour 210 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1405 kg 1341 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L