1993 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 18 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1993 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1993 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1993 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda NSX | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | NSX | Expedition |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 127 L |