2006 Chevrolet Kodiak vs. 1990 Honda NSX

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak (820 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Kodiak 1990 Honda NSX
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Kodiak NSX
Year Released 2006 1990
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 6600 cc 2977 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 252 HP
Torque 820 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 6500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1820 mm


 

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