JNC1 vs B-Series
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
B-Series
BEST
88/100
+20 points over JNC1
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
JNC1
Honda
0
/ 100
BEST
B-Series
Honda
Specifications
JNC1
B-Series
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
88
Years
2016--2022
1989--2001
Displacement
3493 cc
1797 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Hybrid
Petrol Na
Power
581 hp
160--200 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€5,000
€200--€400
Character
JNC1
"NSX II. Twin-turbo V6 + 3 electric motors. Complex hybrid hypercar. Very low production numbers. No pattern failures known. Honda engineering at peak complexity. Specialist only."
B-Series
"Civic VTi/Integra Type R. High-revving VTEC legends. Forged internals on Type R variants. 8,500+ rpm. Extremely reliable if not abused. One of the greatest engine families ever."
Issues Comparison
JNC1 1
● MODERATE
Hybrid system complexity
B-Series 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference)