1997 Honda NSX vs. 2003 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 6 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Morgan Aero 8. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 368 kg more than 2003 Morgan Aero 8. 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, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda NSX | 2003 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | Honda | Morgan |
Model | NSX | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |