2002 Honda NSX vs. 2002 Honda City

To start off, both 2002 Honda NSX and 2002 Honda City were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 492 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 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 2002 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, 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 NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City. 2002 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda City has manual transmission. 2002 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda NSX 2002 Honda City
Make Honda Honda
Model NSX City
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 1343 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 249 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 287 Nm 121 Nm
Torque RPM 5300 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1434 kg 942 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2510 mm


 

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