2002 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 6 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2008 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX. 2008 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2002 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda NSX | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
