1997 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior
To start off, 2005 Toyota Celsior 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Celsior. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Celsior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 460 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, 2005 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX. 2005 Toyota Celsior has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1997 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Celsior will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 2005 Toyota Celsior | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Celsior |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
