2005 Honda NSX vs. 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 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 (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | NSX | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
