1991 Honda NSX vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1991 Honda NSX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda NSX (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda NSX weights approximately 368 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. 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, 1991 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda NSX | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | 818 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2320 mm |
