2002 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 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 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 125 more horse power than 2004 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2002 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda NSX | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Honda | Xedos |
| Model | NSX | 9 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
