1997 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2004 Mazda B3000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B3000. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Honda NSX (294 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 2004 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
