1988 Honda NSX vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda NSX weights approximately 266 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | NSX | 8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
