2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 731 kg more than 2002 Honda NSX.
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, 2002 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Colorado | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |