1972 Chrysler Sedan vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Sedan (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 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, 1972 Chrysler Sedan (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler Sedan | 2008 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Sedan | NSX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2540 mm |
