1998 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Honda Pilot

To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 11 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 491 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.

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, 2009 Honda Pilot, 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Honda NSX 2009 Honda Pilot
Make Honda Honda
Model NSX Pilot
Year Released 1998 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 3471 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 5300 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1464 kg 1955 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.2 L/100km 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 79 L


 

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