2005 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX 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 (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
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 (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | NSX | 1400 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1397 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |