2005 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2005 Honda NSX and 2005 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (328 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
