1993 Honda NSX vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 158 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | 626 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
