Honda NSX NA2
Aluminum, mid-engine, Senna-tuned. Japan's supercar.
9 reviewers · 13 videos · 3 hours watched · 4 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling.
across 9 reviewers
Performance
4.0/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus“290 horsepower... but they've made it lighter... weight is everything”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 3:43“It makes very very solid power and at the time would either match or beat the performance numbers of Ferrari”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 2:06“it delivers all the power you need plus a little extra not crazy but right at the number where I feel that cars start to feel really really fun”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 19:57Handling
5.0/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus“this car drives like an absolute dream even after 130 000 miles it is still tremendously stable through corners this chassis was just perfect”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 20:10“the feedback through this it writes the storybook of what you're doing with the car as you drive it”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 5:10“the rotation here is subconscious there's nothing that you feel the car is lurching or throwing weight around”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 7:02Fun to drive
5.0/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus“it is so perfectly balanced fantastic wonderful amazing analog performance car”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 22:37“this is the gearbox that I wish everyone could try... you're going to go oh oh that's what it can be”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 18:21“I feel total control. It has poise it has grace”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 6:18Daily drivability
4.0/59 of 9 reviewersconsensus“I have an enormous amount of confidence driving this car even at this mileage level because it's a Honda it's that was what they were going for a super car that you could actually use”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 18:43“you could totally mistake it for like an accord absolutely”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 8:39“one of the things that was so great about this car is that you could daily drive this car and I'm actually comfortable in here”
positive · Autotopia LA · ▶ 5:00Value
4.0/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus“The NSX remains something of an original exotic car bargain... the 2002 price still sits well below six digits at $89,765.”
positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 8:10“It's the most reliable car, very It's the best of everything. Like you get luxury, you get performance, you get even like the value. There's a lot of car for the value.”
positive · Cars & Conversation · ▶ 4:31“If you can find a good clean NSX I would definitely grab it and if you have one I would definitely hold on to it.”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 11:58Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- The Drive
Driving a 1991 Acura NSX Made Me Cry
◆Worth itThe 1991 Acura NSX is a masterclass in purposeful engineering that remains deeply emotional and capable of delivering a world-class driving experience.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a reliable, analog, and highly engaging sports car that can be driven daily.
- Watch out
- Suspension may feel soft to some · Vintage electronics (though functional)
Quotes worth your time - Car and Driver
1997 Acura NSX-T Test: A Six-Speed and More Power Make Wishes Come True
◆Worth itThe 1997 NSX-T is a near-perfect evolution of the platform, though its rising price tag makes it a significant investment.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a reliable, daily-drivable exotic.
- Watch out
- High price point · Occasional roof squeaks · Mechanical shifter feel when cold
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