1997 Honda NSX vs. 1963 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 990 kg more than 1963 Mazda R 360. 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 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 1963 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
