1997 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest is newer by 13 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Quest weights approximately 184 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
Because 1997 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX. 2010 Nissan Quest 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. 2010 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Quest |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
