1995 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 458 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | NSX | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
