1999 Holden Berlina vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 1 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 250 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
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, 1999 Holden Berlina (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Berlina | NSX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |
