1997 Honda NSX vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Skoda L would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1990 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 485 kg more than 1990 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 1990 Skoda L | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | NSX | L |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
