1999 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Saleen S7
To start off, 2006 Saleen S7 is newer by 7 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 1999 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 213 kg more than 2006 Saleen S7.
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, 2006 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 645 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 2006 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Honda | Saleen |
| Model | NSX | S7 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 399 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 | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2692 mm |
