2003 Holden UTE vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden UTE would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Holden UTE. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Holden UTE. 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 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2003 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden UTE | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | UTE | NSX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
