2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 777 kg more than 2007 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, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Tahoe | NSX |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |