2005 Honda NSX vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 181 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX. 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 (298 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2005 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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