1997 Honda NSX vs. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1997 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 520 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | NSX | Euro 1 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1160 mm |
