1960 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 770 kg more than 1990 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac DeVille | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | DeVille | NSX |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
