1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (270 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 858 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1990 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1990 Honda NSX | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Fleetwood | NSX |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2610 mm |