2005 Honda NSX vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Previa would be higher. 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 108 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 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 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Previa. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Previa 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 Honda NSX | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
