1995 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Volkswagen Eos

To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 12 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 223 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 114 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, 2007 Volkswagen Eos, 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, 1995 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Eos.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Honda NSX 2007 Volkswagen Eos
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model NSX Eos
Year Released 1995 2007
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 420 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 8250 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1497 kg 1611 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2580 mm


 

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