1984 Holden Camira vs. 1997 Honda NSX

To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Camira would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1984 Holden Camira. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 483 kg more than 1984 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Holden Camira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Camira. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Camira.

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