1995 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2.
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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
