2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2003 Honda NSX
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 760 kg more than 2003 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Tahoe (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2003 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Tahoe | NSX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |