Honda NSX (1991 – 1997) vs Mazda RX-7 (1992 – 2002): specs compared
Both offer around 273 hp at most. The Mazda RX-7 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 5.9 s. The Honda NSX has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.0 L/100 km against 11.1 L/100 km. The Mazda RX-7 is the lighter car, from 1,300 kg against 1,370 kg. At 4,420 mm, the Honda NSX is 125 mm longer than the Mazda RX-7.
| Specification |
Honda
NSX
1991 – 1997
|
Mazda
RX-7
1992 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1997 | 1992 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 273 hp | 237 – 276 hp |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 296 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 6.9 s | 5.7 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 261 – 270 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.0 – 10.9 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,420 mm | 4,295 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,181 mm | 1,229 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm | 2,426 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,425 kg | 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.