1990 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 77 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano 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, 2009 Nissan Murano 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda NSX | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Murano |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |