2002 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2011 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 9 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick LaCrosse (280 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 401 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.
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, 2011 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 2011 Buick LaCrosse (351 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda NSX | 2011 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | NSX | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
