2000 Honda NSX vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2001 Toyota Pod is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX 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 75 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Pod. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Pod. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 516 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Toyota Pod, 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, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Pod |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
