1965 AC 427 vs. 2004 Honda NSX
To start off, 2004 Honda NSX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC 427. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC 427 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2004 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda NSX weights approximately 33 kg more than 1965 AC 427.
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, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 2004 Honda NSX | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | 427 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
