2005 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 205 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
Because 1995 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick LaCrosse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Buick LaCrosse (312 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LaCrosse | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | LaCrosse | NSX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
