1996 Honda NSX vs. 1998 Volvo V90
To start off, 1998 Volvo V90 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Volvo V90. (177 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V90 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 Honda NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo V90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1996 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda NSX | 1998 Volvo V90 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | NSX | V90 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |