Honda NSX vs McLaren 540C

How does the Honda NSX stack up against the McLaren 540C? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Honda NSXHonda NSX
vs
McLaren 540CMcLaren 540C
SpecHonda NSXMcLaren 540C
Horsepower (max)600 hp533 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.7 s3.4 s
Top speed308 km/h320 km/h
Variants21
Body styleMid-engine hybrid supercarMid-engine V8 sports car
GenerationNC1540C
Production2016 – 20222015 – 2021
Length4,470 mm4,529 mm
Width1,940 mm1,915 mm
Height1,215 mm1,201 mm
Wheelbase2,630 mm2,670 mm

Honda NSX vs McLaren 540C: common questions

Is the Honda NSX or McLaren 540C faster?
The Honda NSX is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.6s versus the McLaren 540C's 3.2s (0-100 km/h in 2.7s vs 3.4s).
Which has more horsepower, the Honda NSX or the McLaren 540C?
The Honda NSX makes more power: 600 hp (447 kW) versus 533 hp (397 kW) for the McLaren 540C.
Is the Honda NSX or McLaren 540C faster on top speed?
The McLaren 540C has the higher top speed at 199 mph (320 km/h), versus 191 mph (308 km/h) for the Honda NSX.
What is the main difference between the Honda NSX and the McLaren 540C?
The Honda NSX is a mid-engine hybrid supercar, while the McLaren 540C is a mid-engine v8 sports car. That difference in body style drives most of the others.