1998 Honda NSX vs. 1985 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 TVR Tasmin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 TVR Tasmin would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 TVR Tasmin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 TVR Tasmin. (196 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1985 TVR Tasmin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 270 kg more than 1985 TVR Tasmin. 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 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 TVR Tasmin. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 TVR Tasmin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1985 TVR Tasmin | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | NSX | Tasmin |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71.1 mm |
| 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 | 1390 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2390 mm |
