1999 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 13 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (272 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1999 Honda NSX.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (400 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX. 2012 Audi Q7 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. 2012 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | NSX | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
