1996 Acura NSX vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Acura NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1993 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura NSX weights approximately 60 kg more than 1993 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (297 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 259 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |
