1998 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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 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 151 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 80 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, 2005 Hyundai Tucson, 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) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (181 Nm). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2005 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | NSX | Tucson |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
