1993 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 17 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 135 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 180 kg more than 1993 Honda NSX.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda NSX | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | NSX | Forester |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |