Compare Porsche 997.1 Targa vs Honda NSX-T vs Mazda MX-5 NC2
Variants
Targa 4
Targa 4 AT
Targa 4S
Targa 4S AT
NSX-T 3.0
NSX-T 3.2
1.8
2.0
2.0 AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
105 L / 3.7 cu-ft
150 L / 5.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
31.0 L / 32.8 qt
16.0 L / 16.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.0 L / 5.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
67.0 L / 17.7 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers
4
2
2
Payload
185 kg / 408 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
10.0 m / 32.8 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 in
136 mm / 5.4 in
Size | Height
1245 mm / 49.0 in
Size | Length
4427 mm / 174.3 in
4425 mm / 174.2 in
4020 mm / 158.3 in
Size | Width
1852 mm / 72.9 in
1720 mm / 67.7 in
Track Width | Front
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 7J x 17 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 17
Wheelbase
2350 mm / 92.5 in
2530 mm / 99.6 in
2330 mm / 91.7 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.6 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
LEV
Euro 5
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
10.8:1
Engine | Redline
8000 rpm
Engine | Stroke
78.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2008
2008 ~ 2015
Reviews
Neofiliac score
69%
92%
85%
Pros
- Improved engine reliability
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good build quality
- Superb drivetrain reliability
- Glorious 8000rpm redline
- Supercar-like styling
- More interesting than the NSX coupe
- Superb handling
- Very light
- Good styling
- Small turning circle
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Bad top-related styling
- Worse than the coupe and the cabriolet
- Horrible ZF automatic transmission
- AWD nonsense
- Only available with small engines
- Very little cargo space
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