1998 Honda NSX vs. 1996 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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 (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 60 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 1996 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. 1996 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1996 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | NSX | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
