1998 Acura NSX vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 15 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. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX. 2013 Toyota Tundra 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. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Acura NSX | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Tundra |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3700 mm |