2002 Honda NSX vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 24 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda NSX | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Vanette |
Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2080 mm |