2001 Holden UTE vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden UTE (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden UTE weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 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, 2001 Holden UTE (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2001 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden UTE | 2008 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | UTE | NSX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |
