1997 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown 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 70 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 172 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Crown |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
