1998 Honda NSX vs. 2006 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2006 TVR Tamora 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 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR Tamora (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 289 kg more than 2006 TVR Tamora.
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, 2006 TVR Tamora (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2006 TVR Tamora | |
Make | Honda | TVR |
Model | NSX | Tamora |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |