2005 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2005 Honda NSX

To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu YRV and 2005 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 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 2005 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu YRV, 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 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2005 Daihatsu YRV has manual transmission. 2005 Daihatsu YRV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Daihatsu YRV 2005 Honda NSX
Make Daihatsu Honda
Model YRV NSX
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1298 cc 2977 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 86 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 123 Nm 287 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 5300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 3770 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 70 L


 

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