1990 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 16 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 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 469 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | NSX | Elise |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
