1993 Honda NSX vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 4 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1993 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 250 kg more than 1993 Honda NSX. 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda NSX | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Supra |
Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |