2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 15 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 198 kg more than 1990 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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Lumina | NSX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1405 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
