1997 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 11 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 131 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 42 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda NSX | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |