2002 Honda Inspire vs. 1990 Honda NSX

To start off, 2002 Honda Inspire is newer by 12 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2002 Honda Inspire. (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Inspire.

Because 1990 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Inspire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Honda Inspire (401 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Inspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX. 1990 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Inspire has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Inspire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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