2000 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano 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 255 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 770 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2009 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | NSX | Nano |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |
