1998 Honda NSX vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 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 158 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 254 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | 626 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
