1990 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 582 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 Toyota Sienna, 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda NSX | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Sienna |
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 | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4700 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 | 1987 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1984 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |