1998 Acura NSX vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX would be higher. Both 1998 Acura NSX and 2000 Honda NSX are equipped with a 3,179 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 276 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 304 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 2000 Honda NSX | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | NSX | NSX |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |