1996 Honda NSX vs. 2001 Opel Astra
To start off, 2001 Opel Astra is newer by 5 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 3,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Astra (437 HP @ 7350 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1996 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda NSX weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 Opel Astra.
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, 2001 Opel Astra (531 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 2001 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Astra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7350 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
