1990 Honda NSX vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 425 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |
