1993 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 244 kg more than 1993 Honda NSX.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Jeep Compass (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | NSX | Compass |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
