1998 Honda NSX vs. 1975 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 430 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-2. 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, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1975 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2480 mm |
