1990 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 19 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 638 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.
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, 2009 Jeep Commander (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | NSX | Commander |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
