1998 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum is newer by 8 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
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, 1998 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Quantum. 1998 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Quantum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 28.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
