2004 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda NSX would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 986 kg more than 2004 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda NSX | 2011 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | NSX | Express |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |