1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1992 Honda NSX
To start off, 1992 Honda NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 715 kg more than 1992 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda NSX. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1992 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1992 Honda NSX | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | DeVille | NSX |
Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |