1996 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Nissan Commercial
To start off, 2007 Nissan Commercial is newer by 11 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 3,153 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Commercial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Commercial weights approximately 235 kg more than 1996 Honda NSX.
Because 1996 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 1996 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Commercial, 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, 1996 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Commercial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 2007 Nissan Commercial | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Commercial |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3153 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
