Honda NSX vs McLaren 650S

How does the Honda NSX stack up against the McLaren 650S? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Honda NSXHonda NSX
vs
McLaren 650SMcLaren 650S
SpecHonda NSXMcLaren 650S
Horsepower (max)600 hp641 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.7 s3.0 s
Top speed308 km/h333 km/h
Variants23
Body styleMid-engine hybrid supercarMid-engine V8 supercar
GenerationNC1650S
Production2016 – 20222014 – 2017
Length4,470 mm4,511 mm
Width1,940 mm1,895 mm
Height1,215 mm1,199 mm
Wheelbase2,630 mm2,670 mm

Honda NSX vs McLaren 650S: common questions

Is the Honda NSX or McLaren 650S faster?
The Honda NSX is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.6s versus the McLaren 650S's 2.9s (0-100 km/h in 2.7s vs 3s).
Which has more horsepower, the Honda NSX or the McLaren 650S?
The McLaren 650S makes more power: 641 hp (478 kW) versus 600 hp (447 kW) for the Honda NSX.
Is the Honda NSX or McLaren 650S faster on top speed?
The McLaren 650S 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 650S?
The Honda NSX is a mid-engine hybrid supercar, while the McLaren 650S is a mid-engine v8 supercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.