1998 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 13 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 80 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 2011 Kia Borrego 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. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | NSX | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
