Morgan Aero 8 (2001 – 2004) vs Honda NSX (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Morgan Aero 8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 5.7 s. The Honda NSX has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 257 km/h. The Morgan Aero 8 is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,445 kg. At 4,420 mm, the Honda NSX is 300 mm longer than the Morgan Aero 8.
| Specification |
Morgan
Aero 8
2001 – 2004
|
Honda
NSX
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2004 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 286 hp | 255 – 280 hp |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 284 – 298 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 5.7 – 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 257 km/h | 261 – 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.3 – 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,120 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,199 mm | 1,171 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,530 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 kg | 1,445 – 1,485 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.