2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Silverado | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |