1998 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia is newer by 14 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, 2012 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 2012 Opel Insignia 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, 2012 Opel Insignia 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, 2012 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Insignia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2737 mm |
