2000 Honda NSX vs. 1989 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1989 Toyota MR2. (221 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 220 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Toyota MR2 (305 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1989 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
