1998 Acura NSX vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today 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 (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | NSX | Today |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
