2000 Honda NSX vs. 2002 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2002 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 2 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 553 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 284 kg more than 2002 Lotec C 1000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2002 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Lotec |
| Model | NSX | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1150 mm |
