1988 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX 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 54 more horse power than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru BRZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru BRZ weights approximately 43 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | NSX | BRZ |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| 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 | 1259 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
