2004 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 890 kg more than 1996 Honda NSX.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1996 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Tahoe | NSX |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
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 | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |