1999 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Xterra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 314 kg more than 1999 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Xterra (334 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
