2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 19 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 484 kg more than 1990 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, 2009 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | SRX | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
