1997 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 16 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 93 more horse power than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru BRZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 111 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | NSX | BRZ |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1259 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |
