2005 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Prius 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 (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Toyota Prius. 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, 2004 Toyota Prius, 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 (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Prius |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |