1998 Honda NSX vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report
To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 4 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 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 312 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX. 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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2002 Lexus Minority Report | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | NSX | Minority Report |
Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 417 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1742 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |