2000 Honda NSX vs. 2000 Chevrolet S-10
To start off, both 2000 Honda NSX and 2000 Chevrolet S-10 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 157 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet S-10. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
Because 2000 Chevrolet S-10 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet S-10 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, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet S-10. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet S-10. 2000 Chevrolet S-10 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. 2000 Chevrolet S-10 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2000 Chevrolet S-10 | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | S-10 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3130 mm |
