1946 GAZ M-20 vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1946 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1946 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Honda NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 GAZ M-20 | 1996 Honda NSX | |
| Make | GAZ | Honda |
| Model | M-20 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
