Honda NSX vs McLaren 720S

How does the Honda NSX stack up against the McLaren 720S? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Honda NSXHonda NSX
vs
McLaren 720SMcLaren 720S
SpecHonda NSXMcLaren 720S
Horsepower (max)600 hp710 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.7 s2.9 s
Top speed308 km/h341 km/h
Variants22
Body styleMid-engine hybrid supercarMid-engine V8 supercar
GenerationNC1720S
Production2016 – 20222017 – 2023
Length4,470 mm4,544 mm
Width1,940 mm2,161 mm
Height1,215 mm1,196 mm
Wheelbase2,630 mm2,670 mm

Honda NSX vs McLaren 720S: common questions

Is the Honda NSX or McLaren 720S faster?
The Honda NSX is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.6s versus the McLaren 720S's 2.8s (0-100 km/h in 2.7s vs 2.9s).
Which has more horsepower, the Honda NSX or the McLaren 720S?
The McLaren 720S makes more power: 710 hp (529 kW) versus 600 hp (447 kW) for the Honda NSX.
Is the Honda NSX or McLaren 720S faster on top speed?
The McLaren 720S has the higher top speed at 212 mph (341 km/h), versus 191 mph (308 km/h) for the Honda NSX.
What is the main difference between the Honda NSX and the McLaren 720S?
The Honda NSX is a mid-engine hybrid supercar, while the McLaren 720S is a mid-engine v8 supercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.