2000 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 9 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 131 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (159 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 985 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Patrol |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3177 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 135 L |