Honda NSX vs McLaren 12C

How does the Honda NSX stack up against the McLaren 12C? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Honda NSXHonda NSX
vs
McLaren 12CMcLaren 12C
SpecHonda NSXMcLaren 12C
Horsepower (max)600 hp607 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.7 s2.9 s
Top speed308 km/h333 km/h
Variants22
Body styleMid-engine hybrid supercarMid-engine V8 supercar
GenerationNC112C
Production2016 – 20222011 – 2014
Length4,470 mm4,509 mm
Width1,940 mm1,908 mm
Height1,215 mm1,204 mm
Wheelbase2,630 mm2,670 mm

Honda NSX vs McLaren 12C: common questions

Is the Honda NSX or McLaren 12C faster?
The Honda NSX is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.6s versus the McLaren 12C's 2.8s (0-100 km/h in 2.7s vs 2.9s).
Which has more horsepower, the Honda NSX or the McLaren 12C?
The McLaren 12C makes more power: 607 hp (453 kW) versus 600 hp (447 kW) for the Honda NSX.
Is the Honda NSX or McLaren 12C faster on top speed?
The McLaren 12C has the higher top speed at 207 mph (333 km/h), versus 191 mph (308 km/h) for the Honda NSX.
What is the main difference between the Honda NSX and the McLaren 12C?
The Honda NSX is a mid-engine hybrid supercar, while the McLaren 12C is a mid-engine v8 supercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.