2005 Honda NSX vs. 1996 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 290 kg more than 1996 Nissan Crew. 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, 2005 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Crew. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Crew 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 | 1996 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Crew |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
