1997 Honda NSX vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1997 Honda NSX and 1997 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 406. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
Because 1997 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 1997 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 406, 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, 1997 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | NSX | 406 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
