1990 Honda NSX vs. 1960 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 300 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 404. 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 404. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1960 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | NSX | 404 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
