Honda NSX vs Civic Type R - Shootout OLD VS NEW | Fifth Gear

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[mikers]

Always happy to see a proper driver behind the wheel

[alexoliver]

Everyone loves an old vs new shootout 👌🏼

[omairsh]

I don't care if you put a LaFerrari beside that NSX, the NSX will still be sexier for me. Timeless beauty

[juleswilko]

The Type R suspension is crazy... how Platos glasses didn’t come off! Give me the NSX any day...

[johnnyhshify]

Nsx was engineered in the 80s and first released in 1990, the technology is 15 years older than the last edition in 2005.

[Jordan-qlpv]

Fantastic shootout. Glad to see modern rubber on the NSX.

[BM_PAZ]

There was a pro driver doing passenger laps in a Type-R at Castle Combe a couple of years ago on a track day, nobody could keep up with him and there was some pretty serious machinery there too.

[person]

finally a proper driver behind type-r wheel. it takes some balls and working hard to get the best out of these type-rs as they deliver a lot! owner of 2016 fk2

[TakumiMarowana]

Would love to see what could be possible if manufacturers such as Honda with the NSX could "rebuild" their older platforms with newer tech...great video btw, great comparison and driving 👌

[mf]

I've had two NA2 NSX and loved them. Great chassis, great VTEC engine, great driving position and great gearbox. Just needed 50bhp more and a little less weight. It's a shame they didn't import the NSX-R into the UK.

[whos-your-mate]

Watching and hearing a well driven NSX 🤤👌
Thank you.

[steveturnbull]

Stopwatch is all fine and good but you buy with the heart. Which one would you park up as yours? The old girl NSX for me every time.

[clownworld-honk]

A bloke in a flat cap driving a type R. Thats not something you see every day.

[mell]

I would still prefer the NSX though, modern cars are so hard, it’s just not enjoyable.

[malcolmar]

Very well done! "Classic supercar performance in a hatchback" at a less expensive price and all with that legendary Honda reliability. If that does not speak to the focus and passion of Honda bringing driving bliss to the masses then I don't know what does. The NSX was a supercar bargain for the money. The Honda Civic Type R is a performance car bargain for the money in a car you can drive the family around in and do shopping with great fuel economy. Congrats to the winner of this modern marvel!

[andrewbarrett]

Would like to see how well the NSX would do with upgraded brakes! Would Def close that gap!

[bossadave]

Good one! Now try the Type R against a super car from just one generation ago. 3.5 seconds is a lot on that small track.

[kpsig]

That moment when the picture transitioned from the NSX to they Type-R... My eyes are still hurting....

[LaGrrrande]

The fake engine noise is a six screw operation to disable, and disabling it is easily the best thing I've done since I got mine.

[patrickstarr]

I loved this video too much. I just started laughing when he kept laughing 😂