1997 Honda NSX vs. 2002 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2002 Mazda B2500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX 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 208 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
Because 2002 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda B2500 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, 1997 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda B2500. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 2002 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2990 mm |
