2003 GMC Envoy vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 2003 GMC Envoy is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,158 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Envoy (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Envoy weights approximately 605 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 GMC Envoy 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, 2003 GMC Envoy (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Envoy | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Envoy | NSX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4158 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
