1998 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Altima 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Altima weights approximately 90 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 Nissan Altima, 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 (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Altima |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |