2000 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Toyota Avensis is newer by 8 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 230 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, 2008 Toyota Avensis, 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, 2000 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Avensis |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3177 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |