1998 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX 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 15 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. (275 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | MazdaSpeed6 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
