1998 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander is newer by 10 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 3,545 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2008 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
