2000 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 13 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 154 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, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
