1992 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Xterra is newer by 17 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (262 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda NSX. 2009 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1992 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda NSX | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
