1998 Honda NSX vs. 2000 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 2000 Lancia Zeta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX 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 131 more horse power than 2000 Lancia Zeta. (145 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 186 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
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, 2000 Lancia Zeta, 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 (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lancia Zeta. (235 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lancia Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2000 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | NSX | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
