2008 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Kia Venga

To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 264 kg more than 2008 Honda NSX.

Because 2008 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda NSX 2010 Kia Venga
Make Honda Kia
Model NSX Venga
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 5300 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 17:01
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 270 km/hour 167 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.7 seconds 14 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1446 kg 1710 kg
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 48 L


 

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