1991 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda NSX (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 662 kg more than 1991 Honda NSX.
Because 1991 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 1991 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest, 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 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Honda NSX | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Quest |
Year Released | 1991 | 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 | 281 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1854 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |