1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 675 kg more than 2002 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, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (590 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 2002 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | DeVille | NSX |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
