1993 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Honda NSX 2011 Toyota Tacoma
Make Honda Toyota
Model NSX Tacoma
Year Released 1993 2011
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 3956 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 280 HP 236 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 361 Nm
Torque RPM 5400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 3240 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 79 L


 

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