2005 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Audi TT
To start off, 2011 Audi TT is newer by 6 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Audi TT. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi TT weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
Because 2011 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi TT (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2011 Audi TT | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | NSX | TT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1349 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
