1999 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Venza weights approximately 246 kg more than 1999 Honda NSX.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza 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, 1999 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza. 2012 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda NSX | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Venza |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3177 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |