1998 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Seat Altea

To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 9 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 104 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2007 Seat Altea, 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 (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Honda NSX 2007 Seat Altea
Make Honda Seat
Model NSX Altea
Year Released 1998 2007
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 1983 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 284 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 5400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.1 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.5:1
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.5 seconds 10.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 1415 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L