1995 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 10 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 230 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.

Because 1995 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 1995 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry, 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (304 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Honda NSX 2005 Toyota Camry
Make Honda Toyota
Model NSX Camry
Year Released 1995 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 2997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 280 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 304 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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