1997 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 10 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 314 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda NSX | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |