1998 Honda NSX vs. 1975 Mazda RX-3
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-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 580 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-3. 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 (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1975 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
