2002 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 8 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 326 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, 2010 Lexus IS (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda NSX | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | NSX | IS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
