1995 Honda NSX vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 317 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Corolla is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla 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 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
