2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2006 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous 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, 1996 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. 2006 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1996 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1996 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rendezvous | NSX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
