2005 Honda NSX vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
Because 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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 (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
