1995 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 14 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 199 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (221 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 815 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | NSX | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
