1988 Honda NSX vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda NSX weights approximately 156 kg more than 1984 Mazda RX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
