1999 Honda NSX vs. 2005 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2005 TVR Tuscan 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Tuscan (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1999 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2005 TVR Tuscan (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 2005 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | NSX | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
