2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 4 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 409 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 1998 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 1998 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous, 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, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rendezvous | NSX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2540 mm |
