1998 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Audi Q7
To start off, 2010 Audi Q7 is newer by 12 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 (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 2010 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 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, 2010 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 2010 Audi Q7 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. 2010 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2010 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | NSX | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
