2005 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2005 Honda NSX and 2005 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 534 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda NSX (285 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | NSX | MR2 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |