1999 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest is newer by 6 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 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 360 kg more than 1999 Honda NSX.
Because 1999 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Nissan Quest (334 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Quest |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
