1992 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. (273 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda NSX weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 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 1992 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia, 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda NSX | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
