2007 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 644 kg more than 2007 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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2007 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | NSX | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5702 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |
