Toyota Supra A70 vs Honda NSX: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Toyota · 1986–1993
Supra A70
Price from €25,156 (1986)
- Power
- 199 kW271 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
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Honda · 1990–2005
NSX
Price from €83,852 (1990)
- Power
- 199 kW271 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,450 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Supra A70 2 NSX 2
- Family Supra A70 Boot: 185 l vs 154 l
- City NSX Length: 4,425 mm vs 4,630 mm
- Off-road NSX Drive and body: Rear-wheel drive · Coupe vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
- Value Supra A70 Price: €25,156 vs €83,852
In plain words
Toyota Supra A70 is 205 mm longer than Honda NSX (4,630 mm vs 4,425 mm). Toyota Supra A70 has the bigger boot: 185 l against 154 l. Toyota Supra A70 is the older design (from 1986); Honda NSX arrived in 1990. On the catalog figures, the Toyota Supra A70 is the pick for family and value; the Honda NSX is the pick for city and off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Toyota Supra A70 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Supra A70 | NSX | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,630 mm182.3 in † | 4,425 mm174.2 in −205 mm −8.1 in −4.4% |
| Width | 1,760 mm69.3 in † | 1,810 mm71.3 in +50 mm +2.0 in +2.8% |
| Height | 1,310 mm51.6 in † | 1,170 mm46.1 in −140 mm −5.5 in −10.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 mm102.2 in † | 2,530 mm99.6 in −66 mm −2.6 in −2.5% |
| Boot | 185 l6.5 cu ft † | 154 l5.4 cu ft −31 l −1.1 cu ft −16.8% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Supra A70 (±). 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. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Toyota Supra A70 | Honda NSX | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 3.0 · 199 kW (271 PS) | 3.0 · petrol · 199 kW (271 PS) |
| Production years | 1986–1993 | 1990–2005 |
| 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 | 199 kW (271 PS) 267 hp |
| Power, all versions | 118–206 kW (160–280 PS) 158–276 hp | 188–216 kW (256–294 PS) 252–290 hp |
| Power per tonne | No data | 137 kW/t 167 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 3,000 cc 3.0 l | 3,000 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 5-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm 182.3 in † | 4,425 mm 174.2 in |
| Width | 1,760 mm 69.3 in † | 1,810 mm 71.3 in |
| Height | 1,310 mm 51.6 in † | 1,170 mm 46.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 mm 102.2 in † | 2,530 mm 99.6 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,450 kg 3,197 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 185 l 6.5 cu ft † Better | 154 l 5.4 cu ft |
| Price | ||
| Price | from €25,156 (1986) Better | from €83,852 (1990) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (6): Body, Class, Country, Power, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.