1998 Honda NSX vs. 1992 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 54 kg more than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. 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 (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 1992 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | NSX | Firebird |
Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |