1995 Honda NSX vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1995 Honda NSX. (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 447 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1995 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus GT 1. (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda NSX | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | NSX | GT 1 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3504 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2690 mm |