2002 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2011 Mazda B2300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2011 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 450 kg more than 2011 Mazda B2300. 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, 2002 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda NSX | 2011 Mazda B2300 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | NSX | B2300 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |