Honda NSX vs Audi R8 V10 Plus: Sci-Fi vs Old School - Carfection

[@Billiamiscool]

I think it's impressive that we live in a time in which a V6 hybrid can be compared directly to a V10!

[@Muco.50]

Billiamiscool I find impressive that the NSX with all of its 4 "motors" and hybrid tech is still slower and has less hp than an old school N/A one motor Audi lol

[@swanblake]

Billiamiscool but that sound is just awful

[@Xynurse]

BMW i8, a 3 cylinder with electric and turbo, it's not far away.

[@swanblake]

Silver Prelude if they put a inline 6 in the back as opposed to the 3, it would be as fast or faster than the nsx given the carbon fiber chasis

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

Billiamiscool A twin turbo, hybrid V6 should crush a NA V10.

[@darkangel8922]

I love the look of the NSX.

[@dragospahontu]

Especially in the new thermal orange

[@krocialblack]

The NSX has always been "over priced". When the car launched 25 years ago it costed a whooping 80 grand. Translate that inflation to now and that will be roughly the same price as the new NSX. What? You guys expected the car to be the same price as a 09' R35 GTR, because it happens to have a Japanese nameplate? Or you still think that it'll still be worth $80,000 because you all are clearly too young or too ignorant to know how inflation works. Plus people said the old NSX wasn't worth the money then, because it was "underpowered" compared to its competition. But *one* thing the NSX always had over it's competition was reliability and technology. The NSX was NEVER intended to be a record breaker, it was meant to be an experiment of creating the supercar of the future. It was more about driver feel rather than maddening laptimes. If it wasn't for the NSX, the R8 wouldn't even exist. And the new NSX is following the same footsteps, but you people are so blinded by the past and everything Motor Trend says that you can't see that... What am I trying to say? People need to stop expecting every supercar to have 650+ hp, and get laptimes of under 7 minutes at the Nurbergring and understand what the NSX is ACTUALLY doing. It's an experiment showing people how supercars could be in the future ahead. It's calm and civil, yet brash and heart stopping. The R8 and NSX both are amazing, and it won't be that easy to choose if I had the money to pick only one. But the NSX will not be a simple push off in my book simply because it didn't beat a freaking Mustang at Best Drivers Car 2016, and what a bunch teenage boy racers say on the internet. I know I'm going on, but this needs to be said. I'm so sick and tired of people saying the new NSX "isn't worth it", but yet turn around and praise the old NSX not understanding that both old and new did and is doing the same thing, and because the new car is not naturally aspirated with a 3 pedal manual transmission "like the old car" because they are stuck in a time warp of the past... I promise you all, like the old car the new NSX will be getting the last laugh... And once again doubters will be turned into believers. Now. Back to enjoying this great review of two great automobiles by Carfection. Oh. And make sure you new comers hit the subscribe button. It'll be worth it.

[@gaboaaa23]

you know what? The whole thing youve wrote is absolutely correct! But it isnt worth the time to type it. Why? Because the people who have a clou about cars, knew already what youve wrote. The other ones who did not know are clouless and will be clouless.

[@encryptedwolf7623]

krocialblack Thank you for clarifying for the uneducated. I've had my eye on this car since it was a concept. I keep a picture of the roadster variant in my phone because it is captivating. Personally, I liked the R8 when I first saw it in Iron Man, and that was my preferred vehicle until this came along. When I build my business to the level where I can buy the toys I prefer, I'm getting both! (But I'll only break out my NSX for when I REALLY want to misbehave.)

[@rousseau327]

Oh people don't have a problem with the hybrid turbo set up. People have a problem with the price point alone. Honestly, people wouldn't even have a problem with it being slower than its competitors. What IS a problem is the fact that Honda has inserted all these computer aids that interferes rather than supplements the driver, hence all these negative reviews on how it drives. If it has all these interferences, where else can it make up for it? Speed? Nope. Price? Nope. Excitement (engine-wise)? Nope. THAT'S why people complain. If the NSX stood out in any SINGLE one of those categories, it'd be great! But it fails in the most important one (Driver focused), and yet doesn't make up for it in other cases either. And just to mention, I know just about every road super car nowadays is computer aided. But what makes a great supercar, with computer aids, is the fact that the computers are able to do their job, without the driver knowing its there. Think 570S, 911, 488, etc.

[@d1sturb3d119]

How do you judge excitement except for driving the car? The only people who threw the car around was Chris Harris in his review and he was very clear about how exciting the car can be. The GTR was claimed to boring too but if you drive one you'll see how much closer to the limit of performance you can drive and enjoy yourself. The NSX is expensive because you pay for what you don't necessarily see like reliability. It isn't cheap to engineer a car and its parts to last.

[@cooleb]

I 100% agree with you. I have a 2002 and 2021 NSX with many other cars. I had many other cars and the NSX distinguished itself by how easy it is to drive, how reliable it is to own and how fun the car is. My 2002 still feels lik a brand new car. My old Lamborghini Diablo always felt it was falling apart. Every spring, it would end up in a shop for a couple of weeks for maintenance and repairs. I sold it because of that. My 2 NSXs are cars that you can put mileage and enjoy with little depreciation! This is rare in the supercar world!

[@stephanoya]

The R8 is the true succesor to the original NSX. Practical, Naturally Aspirated, High Reving

[@Musicblender]

Josh Lee true, so sad for honda to go for a nerd fest geeky car instead of the original formula of the nsx

[@thegrafas1995]

Yes I know, but times changes, I never thought I would buy a touch screen phone. Technology moves very fast now a days and some people, most of people just can't keep up with it.

[@SherPaification]

Actually, they've just pushed technology with the NSX. During that time the NSX was the most high-tech car you can get for that money. The same with the new one, they're pushing the technology (e.g. torque vectoring). All these "geeky" things you said will eventually be standard in a lot of future sports/super cars. There is no standard formula. The formula for the NSX has always been technology, which is never constant.

[@d1sturb3d119]

You do realize that the EU is already cracking down on manufacturers who cannot meet emission standards. The NSX basically is set for the next couple years from being hit with additional taxes, fees and fines for not meeting regs. It's supposed to be about the latest tech available. The old NSX was ahead of its time. The new NSX even more so.

[@thegrafas1995]

No its not!

[@SilverScarletSpider]

I like how the Acura NSX can be stealthy quiet and understated while outperforming the Audi R8 in daily driving to the workplace

[@charterd]

Honda looks crazy beautiful and aerodynamic,I love honda's.

[@mr.2cents.846]

Looks even better on person.

[@swanblake]

literally would take anything in that price category over the NSX. I want sound and a manual preferably. The V10 sound is priceless

[@jonmanuelreyes7588]

At the end of the day it's just an Audi, Honda has no equal.

[@dragospahontu]

The Honda is jus cool full stop

[@wongchai807]

Lol this nsx shits on the audi lol

[@swanblake]

What's sad for Honda is that it's main goal/selling point is to be the best everyday super car. It was released after the R8 V10Plus. Yet the R8 V10Plus is the better everyday supercar in every category. It is just better for everyday and on the track.

[@TodunOlusola]

Blake Swan not in every category, you know with tech, emissions and efficiency being a thing now

[@TodunOlusola]

Blake Swan I prefer the V10+ but really they should have used the stand alone V10 or waited for the type R or S.

[@swanblake]

Todun Olusola price wise you are correct. However I would take the R8 over the NSX regardless. Its just a better car in my opinion. Hopefully the type R actually happens but given the length of time to market for the nsx, im not holding my breath you know?

[@apt62]

I still have my 1998 NSX until this day, still original timing belt, alternator and water pump. nothing beats japanese reliability.

[@SeahawkSTRIKE]

faster off the line, better in corners, better efficiency, far more technologically advanced, slightly less hp. yeah youre wrong

[@britneyshaw8191]

I want a classic battle of the samurai episode to see what's the best super car of Japan (only) cars nsx vs GTR vs LFA now that would be a great one!!!!

[@mrhakz330]

LFA for me every single time. I'd also pick it over an R8

[@britneyshaw8191]

Mr Hakz agreed!!!!!

[@kempowarrior]

The Lexus LFA and Nissan GT-R came out a long time ago so it wouldn't be a fair comparison. But if I have to choose I go with the Lexus LFA base on it INTOXICATING Exhausts note alone ; )

[@britneyshaw8191]

That's the whole point its country specific and the two older cars would probably still destroy the nsx outside of looks and I agree the LFA would more then likely win both in performance and as a crowd favorite

[@jeffk464]

I love the styling, so many cars are getting busy looking. This car just has clean good looking lines.

[@arminpetschelt8127]

I hope you mean the Audi.

[@jeffk464]

I was talking about the Acura, but I would say the same about the audi. The Acura has a lot better looking interior though.

[@MclovinMclove]

Acura's interior is so cheap and no way justifiable of it's price system. It's outdated compared to the R8s

[@rousseau327]

The NSX concept has such a beautiful interior. Trust Honda to fuck it up, and they did

[@zvezdanaleksic3950]

Range Rover Velar

[@kutayarcan911]

I like how Motor Trend and Carfection have totally different thoughts about the NSX. Not totally maybe but still, the thing about the car describe are sometimes really different.

[@VaderYouSeekVader]

I saw this video last week before they took it down.

[@bantu3187]

cool story bro

[@becheriksen]

The NSX would last longer the the Audi

[@dragospahontu]

Yes

[@davidyoung9443]

Soon as I heard that v10 turn over I made up my mind which one I would get. Is that wrong?

[@2ndlt.reifukai196]

Great sounds from the Audi, I like both cars.

[@kalelezequiel140]

i guess I'm pretty off topic but does anyone know of a good site to stream new movies online ?

[@canaanbrixton6712]

@Kalel Ezequiel i would suggest flixzone. You can find it on google :)

[@henrydarian285]

@Kalel Ezequiel I would suggest flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

[@malikchris9786]

@Kalel Ezequiel lately I have been using flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

[@southbeach09]

Imagine telling people you paid $200k for a Civic. It must feel awesome.

[@Shadowboost]

southbeach09 whilst a funny comment, this has absolutely nothing in similarity to a civic

[@Mclovin2469]

By your stupid logic, that's the same as telling people you paid 200k or more for an A3 diesel.

[@nazz2406]

I like how you thought twice aboit the R8. I drove one in Germany back in 2012. Its an amazing car. That V10 sound is glorious!

[@neverleftthe80s29]

The only real issue I have with Honda (and japanese cars generally) is that their interior quality and design has improved little since the 80s and 90s. They have to improve BOTH especially in this league and at this price.

[@andayaman]

I think painting the front chrome strip on the nose of the NSX would do wonders for it's look. Also subduing or getting rid of the Honda badges would help.

[@arslanbilly]

Nemo Smith well it's a Honda in every country other than america

[@Emilioh888]

Nemo Smith This color isn't the best on it. It looks better in full white or popping red. Check it online.

[@Yes-qo7yb]

Hi im from the future It seems you got your wish lol

[@matthewcoleman8267]

Even if the NSX was miles better than the R8 I'd still have the R8 because of that stunning sounding engine!

[@dragospahontu]

I agree, but the NSX is a lot cooler and is a hybrid that you can afford.

[@omairsh8]

@@dragospahontu plus the NSX is much sexier

[@someoneoutthere5383]

I own a 2011 R8 V10 spyder with a Enzo tune and exhaust. 620 hp / 500 tq and I freakin love it. The sound, ohhhh the sound.....

[@breakingcycles741]

That's one of my favorite colors for the R8. What a beauty!

[@toreclipsian]

Naturally inspiration

[@mrhakz330]

You mean natural aspiration?

[@zGJungle]

Nasty menstruation ?

[@Zygrene]

Entertaining video, great job. Would have been nice to get some lap times from a pro driver.

[@Grenyas]

I'd go for old school

[@darkangel8922]

NSX for great looks, R8 for great sounding engine.

[@diycreativeideas5828]

one of the most great review video for the last week :-)

[@ajx6417]

Brits and american car reviewers engaged in bashing the NSX because they dont understand this car.

[@JOFEALVI]

At 6:52 the NSX the brake light is on, So?

[@haishnathan7116]

Thats so sketchy

[@grabir01]

The old NSX is what I prefer..

[@kempowarrior]

Both amazing super cars and I would love to own either one. And why did the driver for the NSX hit the brake at 6:52? Just wondering.

[@tygrubbs7209]

I was about to take your man-card! Thanks for taking the old girl back out for a walk and making the right decision. Another Great vid!

[@crossphaded]

Good choice, mate. The NSX looks phenomenal but gimme the booming 8500rpm V10 Audi any day of the week! 🤘

[@omairsh8]

Good that you're taking the R8 because I would take that maroon NSX. Beauty & Beast

[@geraltofrivian516]

Great video! Almost as good as the video last week! 😉

[@nickgenerazio196]

Here's to hoping that there will an NSX Type R one day..

[@berlinmae07]

NSX for me for long time reliability, also can be daily or long road trips. Besides, I'm not easily get carried away or fooled by the sound of engine nor exhaust. NSX all the way for me.

[@yamilcaban334]

HONDA NSX 👍👍👍

[@mr.2cents.846]

Guys you haven't revisit this car. They have made important improvements.

[@Jannthaman]

So much understeer you actually made the front tyres on the Honda smoke.

[@edwatters5788]

R8 is in a different league when it comes to the emotion and experience. Performance too.

[@logankatzify]

i have heard and read way to many mixed reviews about this car to know if its actually good

[@MaikEletrica]

Amazing Honda!

[@coupeofjoe3464]

beautiful film Carfection gimme dat R8

[@PatLadsChan99]

V10 👀

[@onewayofliving]

Having owned an NSX of the past, I wanted this car dearly, but alas, it took took too long to come out, and they debuted it to the eyes of the public so far in advance of the actual launch, that it already seems rather "old", like it has been around for 3-5 years. Already, I am waiting for the refresh. Honda, lets bring on the same body, white, light weight (3100lbs), low tech, no electric motors, type R model and price it at 110K and compete with 911R and 911GTRS. Lower tech/ hi performance / hi driver involvement please.

[@eavenegas88]

What a time to be alive

[@kirklazarusiii3875]

why are they comparing r8 v10+ to the nsx?? does not seem like a fair comparison they should have gone with the regular r8 v10 for a more direct compare. with that being said the type R NSX will be more impressive.

[@VictorPitstop]

Kirk Lazarus III price point?

[@mo7ra1]

We get it you're an nsx fanboy

[@kirklazarusiii3875]

+fahad alrudidni nope I'm a fan of sports cars.

[@harveyspecter8872]

Is it daytona grey on the R8?

[@Rentta]

Everyday supercar should have decent info system

[@revolutionday1]

Rentta For $100k+..? You bet 'yer ass!

[@JMartinni]

If it's heavy, the infotainment system isn't worth it and it's all about driving I think it'd make more sense to wait on the NSX-R model.

[@coffeeblak86]

J. Martinni its just gonna have a bodykit, ridiculous wing and some different led's lol.

[@johnniejohnsonv]

I feel the Ford GT will be what the NSX should've been.. different leagues though imo

[@NEO_RedPill_2024]

Very well presented show!!!

[@mrturnup9185]

Such a great channel!!

[@hendelar]

We're experiencing evolution of the performance-car paradigm. Not long ago, an automatically-shifting transmission was considered voodoo for the unwashed and all-wheel drive was only for Jeeps.

[@mariomaster0248]

What Honda needs is a type r. Get rid of all these electric stuff make it far more lighter. Then we got a supercar with looking. Not like I'm gonna afford it anyways. Or if you want to keep the electric motors raise it like 900 or 1000 horsepower so it can compete with p1 Laferrari or 918. I know that's not gonna happen but still.

[@coureurdebois]

as much as i like N/A engines i have never been a huge fan of the R8. the NSX wins for me with its more aggressive unique styling and the fact that its the return of a car i loved as a kid.

[@chrisgregson3626]

It's amazing that Audi can still put that engine into a road car at all with the current climate (literal and figurative). But thank goodness they can. The R8 has never been one of my favourites, but that sound alone has to be worth the asking price (they're about 50 quid, right?). I doubt the NSX will ever be as widely loved and covetted as the original, but it's great to have Honda making fast cars again. They're so good at it. Let's hope they get their shit together in time for the next F1 season!

[@michaelmeltzer5210]

What is this guys name that does these reviews? I think he's awesome, I could watch his reviews all day.....

[@jamespatterson935]

the nsx by a mile

[@mbizozo6271]

I'd take the V10 in the Huracan LP 580-2

[@galileodeleon58]

Where is progress in following the same format of creating a supercar? If V10 is the engine of the future, then why is F1 not going in that direction? The old school V10 may sound better; however, sounding better does not equal progress. People have said the same thing when Compact Discs first came out. I, at least, would give Honda credit for trying something different.

[@aaronallen8038]

I'd take an NSX. The looks are more impressive in my opinion on the NSX rather than the R8. Both cars are phenomenal though

[@dcengland]

Alex you let me down not mentioning that Tony Stark owns both cars

[@gustavmh8423]

you can't beat a classic a natural aspirated V10 classic

[@tyrael280]

at CO2 emission, yeah !

[@Milinator]

The R8 in a heartbeat

[@dragospahontu]

I like the NSX because of its looks and you never see them.

[@leoan7197]

I take the R8 any day any time

[@koenigsegg1237456789]

the looks of the NSX are not pretty but it makes you look at it twice! not the same anymore for the R8

[@coffeeblak86]

SRS Productions wtf r8?!?!? its a v6 lol

[@koenigsegg1237456789]

coffeeblak86 I'm just talking about the looks. I personally would buy the r8 (if I had the money) for the v10 and its low key looks

[@harvardford8752]

coffeeblak86 and the GTR is a v6 and it's faster than the R8 when the first generation R8 and GTR ( 2008 - 2015 )came out and beat the R8 in all technical circuit races

[@harvardford8752]

You can't just say "it's a v6" cause the mclaren P1 is "just a v8" but it's a shit ton faster than the R8

[@dominikwojtas3643]

I personally think that it's not all about how fast are you going in new r8. If they were thinking only about it they would create a hilarious v6 quadturbo-monster with 999+hp. R8 is loud and oldschool. One of the last naturally aspirated supercars.

[@Xav911]

The NSX understeer on most corner in the vid, why don't you mention it?

[@gaboaaa23]

lets see the maintaince checklist after 10 years on both cars

[@sheetalanugrahkispotta7791]

R8 anytime.

[@mazder_2709]

Fun Fact: the NSX can make over 3200HP... in PCR. Still impressive.

[@アマ-p2l]

PCR = ?

[@mazder_2709]

why not?

[@アマ-p2l]

Mazda 787B I meant to ask what PCR is :0

[@alvarortega2]

what's with the corner understeer festival?

[@Vokieeeee]

Ahhh , to own one of those Audi R8 and to be able to drive it in Germany on their Autobahn I would not last long but probably Kill myself through sheer speed , lol !

[@dheeradjlachman9658]

That v10 its very powerful damn

[@mariorivas9673]

And the race final result?

[@w-james9277]

R8 all the way!

[@pikagelaum]

no doubt

[@dragospahontu]

I would take the NSX for it's looks and the fact that it's so cool you never see them on the road.

[@miguelduhamel3394]

Which one is quicker around a race track lap time wise?

[@derHERRderVIERringe]

Miguel Duhamel R8

[@easycozee]

why not both?

[@adsl199653342]

Nsx is nice looking and fast enough. V10 on R8 is not as worth it as Huracan. Because the Lamborghini is better than Audi.

[@Supcharged]

huracan=reskinned r8

[@adsl199653342]

Supcharged The debut of Huracan is earlier than new R8. So I can't agree with your opinion. Even they use the same engines, I like Lamborghini more.

[@Supcharged]

Allen well I just mean they are technically nearly identical, not just the engine lol

[@adsl199653342]

Supcharged I know what you mean.Because they are both in VAG group, they have shared a lot of automobile technologies for saving money.

[@ashishpatel350]

nsx.

[@mazder_2709]

Finally!

[@blvckfiretrvpfire15]

All day

[@7_of_9]

Saw the NSX in person and pictures do not justified this beauty. I have seen the R8 countless time. None of us here is buying either one but I would logically the one that fits my needs for everyday life

[@saefulbasriamnan552]

Mobil sport untuk pembalap agresip sprt Max Versttapen dan pembalap drifter. Akselerasi kuat yang sangat responsip....mudah2 HONDA tahun 2020 prestasinya naik FORMULA ONE..👍🏆.

[@agencymen998]

I’ll Take one of each please

[@4bryan4]

j series and shawd is my 2 loves. now we got a j35(longitudemounted) twinturbo with 3 electric motors. shaving my 0-60 currently 5.2... j37 6mt and now nsx j35 twinturbo 9dct to 3 seconds. need 200k asap xD

[@kunad2294]

NSX TODAY NSX EVERYDAY.

[@sneaky_krait7271]

I know this question has nothing to do with the video, but do you know if Bentley will build the 2 seater lightweight supersportscar?

[@john7283]

R8 all day

[@SeahawkSTRIKE]

no thanks NSX is superior in every aspect

[@AdhityanSridharan]

Yes you're right.

[@fraz3591]

yep because it's totally superior in performance and comfort

[@nrvous309]

NSX is the better looking car... that's subjective of course, but I'd be parking the R8 in my garage

[@towncaptain7]

Honda should make the NSX-R lighter with a carbon fiber tub (instead of an aluminum subframe), ditch the turbos and the hybrid tech. Make it a competitor to the 911 R or GT3/GT3RS

[@wolfihhnk4161]

the NSX is sooooo beautiful and a modern car !!!!!

[@ArthurSperotto]

NSX understeered the entire video. R8 ftw

[@empowermph]

I'd say, get the V10 while you can see where the NSX bottoms out but keep in my mind, when the 2030 gas ban comes EVERY supercar is going up in price, so buy what you love

[@habh8r77]

Have fun going to the shop to get the audi fixed lol

[@KristopherWatson1]

"Super Screw You Mode" haha

[@ameerramchand5606]

the Honda is an amazing car and even though I'm no where near driving it I cannot put this next to the first nsx . the purism of the original nsx doesn't let me put this all electric and computer gimmick next to it . there isn't purism again but they did the supercar right with the nsx and the tech but I can't love it as an nsx

[@shaft9000]

needs better sound, redo the interior, remove 399+ lbs and still it's pretty amazing, and something of a bargain if it has honda reliability

[@JohanSalvattore]

I've seen both in person. NSX looks better, R8 interior is way better though. I'd pick the NSX, only super hybrid for under 200k.

[@lipozor]

Taking in consideration possible problems in future maintenance of NSX,AUDI-Lambo engine and drive train is with no doubt much better option

[@FireCadence]

lol why you gotta put both of my babies to fight