1995 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2010 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 15 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 139 more horse power than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 496 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
Because 2010 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda BT-50 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 2010 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
