1998 Honda NSX vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 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 (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
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 (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | NSX | 929 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |