2000 Honda NSX vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. (238 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 90 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
Because 2000 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX. 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | NSX | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
