1995 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima is newer by 13 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 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Altima weights approximately 89 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, 2008 Nissan Altima, 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, 2008 Nissan Altima (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda NSX | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Altima |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |