1998 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Lexus RX
To start off, 2013 Lexus RX is newer by 15 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 10 more horse power than 2013 Lexus RX. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lexus RX weights approximately 506 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 2013 Lexus RX 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, 2013 Lexus RX 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, 2013 Lexus RX (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2013 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2013 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | NSX | RX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
