1998 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 7 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 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 410 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer 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. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
