1999 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (221 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 852 kg more than 1999 Honda NSX.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1999 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | NSX | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
