1998 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (270 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 615 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |
