2000 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2010 Ford Kuga is newer by 10 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 156 more horse power than 2010 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Kuga weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
Because 2010 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Kuga will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2010 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Kuga |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
