1998 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Mazda CX-09
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-09 is newer by 15 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 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mazda CX-09 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2013 Mazda CX-09. (269 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda CX-09. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-09 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 2013 Mazda CX-09 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-09 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Mazda CX-09 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-09 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 2013 Mazda CX-09 has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Mazda CX-09 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2013 Mazda CX-09 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | CX-09 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5108 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1936 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1728 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
