2000 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 12 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 771 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 117 L |
