1994 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2004 Nissan Altima is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Altima weights approximately 8 kg more than 1994 Honda NSX.
Because 1994 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Honda NSX (294 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 1994 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda NSX | 2004 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Altima |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
