Honda NSX vs Toyota Supra A80: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Honda · 1990–2005
NSX
Price from €83,852 (1990)
- Power
- 199 kW271 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,450 kg
Toyota · 1993–2002
Supra A80
Price from €55,935 (1993)
- Power
- 239 kW325 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,565 kg
Photo: Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: NSX 0 Supra A80 2
- Performance Supra A80 Power per tonne: 153 kW/t vs 137 kW/t
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Rear-wheel drive · Coupe vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
- Value Supra A80 Price: €55,935 vs €83,852
In plain words
Toyota Supra A80 has more power: 239 kW (325 PS) against 199 kW (271 PS) for Honda NSX. Honda NSX is lighter by 115 kg (1,450 kg vs 1,565 kg). Honda NSX is the older design (from 1990); Toyota Supra A80 arrived in 1993. On the catalog figures, the Toyota Supra A80 is the pick for performance and value.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | NSX | Supra A80 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | A · 685 | A · 686 |
| Power | 60 | 63 |
| Grip | 58 | 56 |
| Handling | 81 | 78 |
| Top speed | 70 | 70 |
| Launch | 61 | 61 |
| Reliability | 79 | 82 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 NSX3.0 · petrol · 199 kW (271 PS) 13.58 sat 171 km/h
- 2 Supra A802JZ-GTE (North America) · petrol · 239 kW (325 PS) 13.58 sat 172 km/h · +0.00 s
Size and weight
| NSX | Supra A80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 1,450 kg3,197 lb | 1,565 kg3,450 lb +115 kg +254 lb +7.9% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | No data |
Difference vs NSX (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Honda NSX | Toyota Supra A80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 3.0 · petrol · 199 kW (271 PS) | 2JZ-GTE (North America) · petrol · 239 kW (325 PS) |
| Production years | 1990–2005 | 1993–2002 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 199 kW (271 PS) 267 hp | 239 kW (325 PS) 321 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 188–216 kW (256–294 PS) 252–290 hp | 165–243 kW (224–330 PS) 221–326 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft |
| Power per tonne | 137 kW/t 167 hp/ton calculated | 153 kW/t 186 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 3,000 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l | 2,997 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l |
| Engine code | No data | 2JZ-GTE |
| Gearbox | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm 174.2 in | No data |
| Width | 1,810 mm 71.3 in | No data |
| Height | 1,170 mm 46.1 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm 99.6 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,450 kg 3,197 lb Better | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 154 l 5.4 cu ft | No data |
| Price | ||
| Price | from €83,852 (1990) | from €55,935 (1993) Better |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (5): Body, Class, Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).