1997 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Lexus SC
To start off, 2005 Lexus SC is newer by 8 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, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus SC weights approximately 105 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
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 (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda NSX | 2005 Lexus SC | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | NSX | SC |
Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |