Honda NSX vs Nissan Skyline: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Honda · 1990–2005
NSX
Price from €83,852 (1990)
- Power
- 199 kW271 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,450 kg
Nissan · 1998–2001
Skyline R34
- Power
- 206 kW280 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,540 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Performance Too close to call Power per tonne: 137 kW/t vs 134 kW/t
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Rear-wheel drive · Coupe vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
Nissan Skyline has more power: 206 kW (280 PS) against 199 kW (271 PS) for Honda NSX. Honda NSX is lighter by 90 kg (1,450 kg vs 1,540 kg). Nissan Skyline is the older design (from 1957); Honda NSX arrived in 1990. Nissan Skyline is still in production; Honda NSX is not.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | NSX | Skyline R34 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | A · 685 | A · 668 |
| Power | 60 | 59 |
| Grip | 58 | 57 |
| Handling | 81 | 79 |
| Top speed | 70 | 65 |
| Launch | 61 | 59 |
| Reliability | 79 | 88 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 NSX3.0 · petrol · 199 kW (271 PS) 13.58 sat 171 km/h
- 2 Skyline R34Skyline R34 · GT-R · petrol · 206 kW (280 PS) 13.97 sat 165 km/h · +0.39 s
Size and weight
| NSX | Skyline R34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm99.6 in | 2,665 mm104.9 in +135 mm +5.3 in +5.3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,450 kg3,197 lb | 1,540 kg3,395 lb +90 kg +198 lb +6.2% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | No data |
Difference vs NSX (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Honda NSX | Nissan Skyline | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 3.0 · petrol · 199 kW (271 PS) | Skyline R34 · GT-R · petrol · 206 kW (280 PS) |
| Production years | 1990–2005 | 1998–2001 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | D-segment (mid-size) |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 199 kW (271 PS) 267 hp | 206 kW (280 PS) 276 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 188–216 kW (256–294 PS) 252–290 hp | 44–309 kW (60–420 PS) 59–414 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 392 Nm 289 lb-ft |
| Power per tonne | 137 kW/t 167 hp/ton calculated | 134 kW/t 163 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 3,000 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l | 2,600 cc · 6 cyl 2.6 l |
| Engine code | No data | RB26DETT |
| Gearbox | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm 174.2 in | No data |
| Width | 1,810 mm 71.3 in | No data |
| Height | 1,170 mm 46.1 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm 99.6 in | 2,665 mm 104.9 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,450 kg 3,197 lb Better | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 154 l 5.4 cu ft | No data |
| Price | ||
| Price | from €83,852 (1990) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).