1998 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Lexus LS
To start off, 2005 Lexus LS 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus LS (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus LS weights approximately 366 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, 2005 Lexus LS (418 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 2005 Lexus LS 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 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2005 Lexus LS | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | NSX | LS |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 418 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |