2002 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 280 kg more than 2002 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda NSX | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | NSX | GTO |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5669 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |