1998 Acura NSX vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura NSX weights approximately 55 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX. 1990 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1998 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1990 Honda NSX | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | NSX | NSX |
Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |