2002 Honda NSX vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
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, 2002 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda NSX | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2440 mm |
