1998 Honda NSX vs. 1998 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1998 Honda NSX and 1998 Toyota Celica 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 175 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 295 kg more than 1998 Toyota Celica. 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 Toyota Celica, 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 (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1998 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Celica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
