1990 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2012 Kia Sedona is newer by 22 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sedona (271 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sedona weights approximately 579 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.
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, 2012 Kia Sedona, 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, 2012 Kia Sedona (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda NSX | 2012 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | NSX | Sedona |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |