1997 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano is newer by 14 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Murano weights approximately 344 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, 2011 Nissan Murano, 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, 2011 Nissan Murano (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda NSX | 2011 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Murano |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |