1998 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, both 1998 Honda Accord and 1998 Honda NSX were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, 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, 1998 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (187 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | NSX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
