1998 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2008 Toyota MR2 is newer by 10 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 152 more horse power than 2008 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Toyota MR2. 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 (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2008 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | NSX | MR2 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |