2007 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail

To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 181 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX.

Because 2008 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX. 2007 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda NSX 2008 Nissan X-Trail
Make Honda Nissan
Model NSX X-Trail
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 5400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 260 km/hour 181 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.5 seconds 12.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1711 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 9.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 65 L


 

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