2001 Holden UTE vs. 1990 Honda NSX

To start off, 2001 Holden UTE is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Holden UTE. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden UTE weights approximately 135 kg more than 1990 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, 2001 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2001 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Holden UTE 1990 Honda NSX
Make Holden Honda
Model UTE NSX
Year Released 2001 1990
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3789 cc 2976 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 204 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 7300 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 6500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1365 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2610 mm


 

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